Al-Ahed vs Al-Nahda prediction and betting tips on April 16, 2024
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One of the matches of the AFC Cup Round of 16 will be held on Tuesday in Beirut, where Al-Ahed will host Al-Nahda at the "Municipal Stadium". Here's the match prediction from the expert team at Dailysports.
Al-Ahed
Under Marmara Bassem's guidance, the team secured the second position in the group stage, with two victories and two defeats in four matches. In the Round of 16, Al-Ahed lost their home match against Al-Kahrabaa 0-1, but they managed to seek revenge in the return leg, ultimately progressing to the next round via a penalty shootout.
Approaching the match against Al-Nahda, Bassem's side comes off an away victory against Bourj, winning 1-0 in the Lebanese Premier League. Currently, Al-Ahed occupies the second position in the league table, accumulating 26 points from 18 matches. They trail the league leader, Al-Ansar, by just one point.
Al-Nahda
The Omani club surprised many during the group stage, finishing at the top. In four matches, Al-Nahda secured three victories with just one defeat. In the Round of 16, they faced Al-Riffa from Bahrain and drew 1-1 in both matches. The ticket to the Round of 16 was decided in extra time in Al-Nahda's home match, where the hosts scored twice.
Ahead of the match against Al-Ahed, Hamad Al-Azani's team comes off a 2-1 victory in the Omani league against Al-Nasr. This win extended Al-Nahda's unbeaten streak to five matches in all competitions, during which they have secured four victories. Currently, Al-Nahda sits in second place in the league table, accumulating 33 points from 16 matches. They trail the league leader, Al-Seeb, by 11 points.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams played two matches in the group stage last autumn, each securing a home victory with a scoreline of 2-1.
- In their last eight home matches, Al-Ahed has won six times, with only one defeat.
- In three out of eight home matches, both teams scored for Al-Ahed.
Al-Ahed vs Al-Nahda Prediction
Al-Nahda is currently in noticeably better form and is rightly considered a slight favorite in the upcoming match. We believe it's worth taking "Al-Nahda to Win with a Handicap (0)" with odds of 1.69.
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