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Al Ahly vs Stade d’Abidjan Predictions - Red Devils to overpower Ivorian debutants

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  • Al Ahly boasts a strong CAF home record with 13 wins in last 15 matches.
  • Al Ahly likely to win with a clean sheet and -1 handicap.
  • Stade d’Abidjan makes CAF debut with an inexperienced squad.
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Al Ahly to cruise in Cairo in their CAF Champions League opener (Getty Images).

Al Ahly vs Stade d’Abidjan Predictions


Based on player quality and pedigree, there is only one winner here. The Red Devils are tipped to win to zero and to beat the -1 handicap here.
  • Al Ahly vs Stade d’Abidjan Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Al Ahly Form & Team News
  • Al Ahly Predicted Lineup
  • Stade d’Abidjan Form & Team News
  • Stade d’Abidjan Predicted Lineup

  • Al Ahly have won 13 of their last 15 home matches (2 draws)(CAF Champions League).
  • Al Ahly have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 8 home CAF matches.
  • Al Ahly have beaten the -1 handicap in 3 of their last 4 home CAF matches.
  • Stade d’Abidjan have lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
  • Stade d’Abidjan have seen BTTS No in 6 of their last 9 matches.

Head to Head


This is the first time these two clubs are facing each other. 

Al Ahly Form & Team News


The Red Devils won the Egyptian Premier League by a six-point margin last season. This term, they’ve played six cup matches and three league fixtures. 

After a 0-0 draw vs Zamalek, they won the Egypt Super Cup on penalties. A 3-0 win followed against Al Ain of UAE in the FIFA Continental Cup. 

Their last three matches have all been in the league, beating Ceramica Cleopatra 5-2 on the opening day. A 1-0 win followed at ZED before a surprise 1-1 home draw vs Al Ittihad Al Iskandary. 

South African winger Percy Tau is currently out of favour.  Coach Marcelo Koller may again be without Achraf Dari in defence and Mohamed Hany at fullback.

The Swiss coach must decide between Wessam Abou Ali and Mahmoud Kahraba as his number nine.

Al Ahly Predicted Lineup


El Shenawy; Kamal, Abdel Fattah, Rabia, Attiat Allah; Attia, Koka; Taher Mohamed, Ashour, El Shahat; Abou Ali. 

Stade d’Abidjan Form & Team News


Les Yéyé finished second in Ivorian Ligue 1 last season and have made it to the CAF Champions League for the first time. They sit second in the table this season after six wins in nine matches.

Stade d’Abidjan lost two of their first three league fixtures, including 4-0 at title rivals San-Pedro. Five successive wins followed, all of them by a one-goal margin. 

After a fine 1-0 win away at ASEC Mimosas, they surprisingly drew 0-0 at home with Stella last Monday. 

French coach Alexandre Lafitte has an inexperienced squad at this level. Centre forward Roger Assale is key up front after his arrival from France’s Third Tier. 

Left back Abdoul Koanda joined from ASEC Mimosas in July and is one of their top players. 

Stade d’Abidjan Predicted Lineup


More information on the Stade d’Abidjan starting XI will be available closer to matchday.

Verdict

I'm backing Al Ahly to win to zero and on the -1 handicap. 

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