Simba vs Al-Ahly prediction and betting tips on March 29, 2024
One of the quarter-final matches of the CAF Champions League will be played on Friday at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, where Simba will host Al-Ahly. Here's the prediction for this match from the Dailysports experts.
Simba
The Tanzanian club finished second in their group, trailing AS Vita by two points and edging out Wydad on additional criteria. In six matches, Simba secured two victories with three draws and one defeat. Ahead of the clash against Al-Ahly, Pablo Franco's team comes off a home victory in the Tanzanian Premier League against Mashujaa with a 1-0 scoreline. This win extended the winning streak of "The Lions" in their domestic league to three matches, while overall, Simba has suffered only one defeat in ten Premier League matches. With 45 points from 19 played rounds, Simba sits third in the Tanzanian Premier League table. They trail leaders Young Africans by seven points, but they have a match in hand.
Al-Ahly
The Egyptian club topped their group, leading their closest pursuer by four points. In six matches, Al-Ahly accumulated 12 points, winning three matches and drawing in three encounters. Essentially, the group victory was sealed with a successful finish, where the Egyptians secured maximum points in two matches. Ahead of the first leg of the playoffs, Marcelo Coleira's team comes after an away defeat in the league, losing 3-4 to National Bank of Egypt. This loss ended the team's lengthy unbeaten streak of eight matches in all competitions. Currently, Al-Ahly occupies the tenth position in the Egyptian Premier League table, with 17 points to their name. The gap between Marcelo Coleira's proteges and the third place is already eight points.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
•In the fall, the teams played two matches in the quarter-final stage of the African Football League. Both ended in draws, with Al-Ahly advancing on away goals.
•In the last six matches, both teams scored only twice.
•The bet on "Total over 2.5" played out in only two matches out of the previous six.
Simba vs Al-Ahly Prediction
Al-Ahly is considered a slight favorite by bookmakers. However, for this match, we suggest playing a neutral bet on "Total over 2.0" with odds of 1.65.