CAF Champions League 2024/25 predictions: 06/12/24 - 08/12/24
How will Mamelodi Sundowns react against AS FAR following their drab draw against Maniema Union on matchday one? The South Africans were held to a goalless draw by DR Congo giants in the last round, but they have a slim chance of getting back to winning ways against impressive AS FAR, who won away against Raja CA.
Al-Hilal will look to maintain their winning start when they host TP Mazembe on matchday two of the CAF Champions League.
This week’s CAF Champions League gameweek 2 predictions were made based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.
CAF Champions League Gameweek 2 Predictions: 06/12 - 08/12
ES Tunis to avoid defeat in Angola: Sagrada Esperanca vs ES Tunis
- Date: 06/12/2024
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Sagrada Esperança succumbed to a 5-1 defeat in the last round, and it is unlikely they will get a win over ES Tunis.
ES Tunis, who sit at the top of the Tunisia top division standings, got off to a winning start in the last round, following a comfortable 4-0 win over Djoliba. They know how complex it can get to search for a win in Angola against Sagrada Esperança, but achieving a draw is possible, given the number of quality players at Laurențiu Reghecampf’s disposal.
Sagrada Esperança vs ES Tunis prediction: Away team to win or draw
Maniema Union and Raja CA to struggle in the final third: Maniema Union vs Raja CA
- Date: 07/12/2024
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Matches involving Maniema Union commonly lack goals, thanks to their superb defense line
Maniema Union held South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns to a frustrating goalless draw in Pretoria, and they can do the same against Raja CA. They have one of the best defense lines in the CAF Champions League, and it is increasingly likely that this tie will lack goals.
Maniema Union vs Raja CA prediction 06/12/2024: Under 2.5 goals
Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly to exchange goals: Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly
- Date: 07/12/2024
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Both teams failed to keep a clean sheet in the last round, and we think they can repeat the same in the upcoming round.
Orlando Pirates got off to a winning start in the CAF Champions League, but they couldn’t add a clean sheet to their success. Al Ahly achieved a 4-2 victory in the previous round. Both teams have displayed their attacking prowess on several occasions, so it wouldn’t be an impossible task for both teams to get on the scoreboard.
Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly prediction 07/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Stade d’Abidjan to avoid a defeat in Cameroon: Stade d’Abidjan vs CR Belouizdad
- Date: 07/12/2024
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Stade d’Abidjan put up a fight in the last round despite playing away from home and will ensure they don't succumb to two defeats in a row.
CR Belouizdad started their CAF Champions League game with a home defeat to Orlando Pirates, and they have slim chances of turning it around as visitors against Stade d’Abidjan, who put up a fight away from home against Al Ahly. The hosts are stronger at home, so it is logical to anticipate a win or draw from them.
Stade d’Abidjan vs CR Belouizdad prediction: Home team to win or draw
MC Alger and Young Africans lack many clear-cut chances: MC Alger vs Young Africans
- Date: 07/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:00
- Both teams struggle to score goals, and we expect them to struggle in the final third in Algeria
MC Alger’s opening CAF Champions League game against TP Mazembe ended with less than three goals, as both teams struggled to create many goalscoring chances. Young Africans couldn’t score in the last round, which is also a hint this encounter will lack goals.
MC Alger vs Young Africans prediction 07/12/2024: Under 2.5 goals
AS FAR to avoid a defeat in Morocco: AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns
- Date: 07/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:00
- Mamelodi Sundowns rarely play to their full strength as guests, and AS FAR will take no chances, regardless.
Mamelodi Sundowns raised many eyebrows when they were held by Maniema Union to a goalless draw. They need a response in the next round, but their opponents are no jokers. AS FAR won away from home in the last round, and they need to avoid a defeat in the next round to advance their chances of going through to the knockout stage. Mamelodi Sundowns struggles away from home, which suggests this encounter may end in a draw.
AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction 07/12/2024: Home team to win or draw
Pyramids to avoid a defeat in Mali: Djoliba vs Pyramids
- Date: 08/12/2024
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Both teams got off to different starts in the CAF Champions League group stage, which suggests why the visitors are unlikely to settle for a loss.
Pyramids started their Champions League charge with a commanding 5-1 win over Sagrada Esperanca at home, so they will only want to maintain their pressure by avoiding a defeat against Djoliba, who suffered a massive 4-0 defeat to ES Tunis. The likelihood of Pyramids avoiding a defeat against the Malian outfit is crystal clear, thanks to the number of brilliant individuals, who can decide games at any time. Plus, it is relatively rare for a team to lose that huge and come back with a win against a team with such a massive win.
Djoliba vs Pyramids prediction 08/12/2024: Away team to win or draw
Al Hilal to extend their winning run to two matches: Al Hilal vs TP Mazembe
- Date: 08/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:00
- Both teams will put up a fight, but Al Hilal should have the advantage to edge TP Mazembe, thanks to their unwavering home support.
Al Hilal secured a comfortable 2-0 win away in the first round of the CAF Champions League group stage, and they need to show their victory wasn’t a fluke against a stronger side in TP Mazembe, who got off with a goalless draw. Teams at home rarely lose in this competition, so we can bravely back the hosts to make it two wins in two Champions League games, which would leave the visitors anxious to not drop points in the latter stage of the competition.
Al Hilal vs TP Mazembe prediction 08/12/2024: Home team to win
