Espérance vs Al Ahly prediction and betting tips - May 18, 2024

Prediction on game Total under 2.0

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The first match of the CAF Champions League final stage will be played on Saturday in Rades at the "Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi," where local team Espérance will host Egyptian side Al Ahly. Here is the prediction for this match from the expert team at Dailysports.

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Espérance

The "Blood and Gold" performed well in the group stage, deservedly advancing by finishing second in their group. In the quarterfinals, Espérance only managed to get past ASEC Mimosas in a penalty shootout (both matches ended in a 0-0 draw). In the semifinals, Nabil Maâloul's team defeated Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa twice with a score of 1-0.

In the Tunisian Championship, Espérance holds the top spot in the standings, having accumulated 17 points in seven matches. In their last game, Nabil Maâloul's side won 3-2 at home against Étoile Sahel, despite conceding first. However, before that, Espérance lost 2-1 in extra time to Kerkennah in the Tunisian Cup.

Al Ahly

The "Red Devils" had a strong finish to the group stage, securing two victories over Medeama and Young Africans. This allowed them to top their group with 12 points. In the quarterfinals, Al Ahly defeated Simba in both legs—1-0 away and 2-0 at home. In the semifinals, Al Ahly faced TP Mazembe. After a goalless draw away, the "Red Devils" thrashed their opponents 3-0 at home.

In the current Egyptian Premier League campaign, Al Ahly is in sixth place, although it is worth noting that they have played five matches fewer than the leaders, Pyramids. The team has accumulated 33 points, which is 14 points behind the Premier League leaders. Heading into the match against Espérance, Marcel Koller's team comes off an away victory over Baladiyat with a score of 2-1, marking their fourth consecutive win.

Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history

• In the last edition of the Champions League, the teams met in the semifinals, with Al Ahly winning both legs—3-0 away and 1-0 at home.
• Al Ahly has a four-match winning streak against this opponent.
• In none of the last five matches has the bet "Both Teams to Score" come through.

Espérance vs Al Ahly Prediction

Bookmakers rate the teams' chances with roughly equal odds, without favoring either side. We expect a cautious match and our bet here is "Total Under 2.0" with odds of 1.74.

Prediction on game Total under 2.0

Odds: 1.74

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4.92

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