Mazembe vs Al-Ahly prediction and betting tips on April 20, 2024
TP Mazembe
One of the semi-final matches of the CAF Champions League will take place on Saturday at "TP Mazemba Stadium", where the local Mazembe will host Al-Ahly. Here's the prediction for the match from the experts at Dailysports.
Mazembe
Mazembe finished second in the group stage, securing three victories, one draw, and two defeats in six matches. In the quarter-finals, the "Clerics" drew 0-0 at home against Petros Atletico but managed to snatch victory in the away leg, despite conceding first. The winning goal came in the sixth minute of compensatory time.
In the Congolese Ligue 1, the "Ravens" defeated Vita Club 2-1 away in the last round. This victory marked their tenth consecutive win under the guidance of Pamphile Kazembe in Ligue 1. Currently, Mazembe tops the league table with 18 points from six matches. This is two points ahead of Maniema, although the "Ravens" have two games in hand.
Al-Ahly
The "Red Devils" displayed their best qualities in the final matches of the group stage, securing victories against Medeama and Young Africans. This led them to finish at the top of the group with twelve points. In the quarter-finals, Al-Ahly defeated Simba in both legs, winning 1-0 away and 2-0 at home.
In the current season of the Egyptian Premier League, Al-Ahly has played only eleven matches and currently occupies the ninth position in the league table. With 21 points, they trail the league leaders, Pyramidis, by eleven points. However, the leaders have played four more matches. Ahead of their match against Mazembe, Marcelo Collera's team is coming off a 1-2 away loss to Zamalek.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The last time the teams met on the football field was in 2012, exchanging home victories in the CAF Champions League.
- Only one match out of four in this fixture has seen both teams scoring.
- Mazembe has not lost at home since April 2023, when they were defeated by Young Africans in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Mazembe vs Al-Ahly Prediction
Mazembe performs well in home matches, not only in their domestic league but also in the CAF Champions League. We believe the hosts will be closer to victory, but it's wise to play with caution. Our bet is "Mazembe to win with a handicap (0)" with odds of 1.60.
