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Al Ahly vs Al Merreikh Predictions & Tips - Al Ahly to be too strong on home soil in the CAF Champions League

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2021

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Ralph Staniforth 15 Feb 2021

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Al Ahly vs Al Merreikh predictions for Tuesday’s CAF Champions League fixture
The Group A clash is being played at 9pm SAST at Cairo International Stadium
Al Ahly have won to nil in 11 of their last 13 CAF Champions League home games
I am tipping Al Ahly to win to nil in Egypt
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Al Ahly vs Al Merreikh Predictions

Al Ahly are a strong defensive outfit and have a knack for winning matches to nil in the CAF Champions League. That is what should happen again against Al Merreikh, who struggle on the road in Africa.

Al Ahly have won their last 18 home matches (CAF Champions League).
Al Ahly have won to nil in 11 of their last 13 home matches (CAF Champions League).
Al Ahly have won by 2+ goals in their last 3 home matches (CAF Champions League).
Al Ahly have kept 10 clean sheets in their last 13 matches (all competitions).
Al Merreikh have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches (CAF Champions League).
Al Merreikh have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 away matches (CAF Champions League).

Head to Head

These sides last met in the 2002 CAF Champions League Second Round. Al Ahly ran out 2-0 victors in Egypt, with Al Merreikh securing a 3-1 win in Sudan.

Al Ahly Form

Al Ahly fought hard at the FIFA Club World Cup recently. The Egyptians beat Al Duhail 1-0 before a 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich at the semi-final stage.

The African champions secured third place by beating South American champions Palmeiras on penalties. The match ended 0-0.

It was the 10th clean sheet in 13 games for Pitso Mosimane’s charges. Al Ahly return to Egypt having won their last 18 home matches in the CAF Champions League - an unbelievable record.

Al Merreikh Form

Al Merreikh are the current leaders of the Sudani Premier League after 5 victories and 4 draws in their opening 9 fixtures.

The side from Sudan knocked out Enyimba in the CAF Champions League 1st Round, winning 3-0 on home soil before suffering a 2-1 defeat in Nigeria.

Al Merreikh have drawn 3 of their last 4 games in the Sudani Premier League.

The stats aren't in their favour as they travel to Egypt having lost 6 of their last 7 away fixtures in the CAF Champions League. They have also failed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches on the road in Africa.

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Verdict

Al Ahly Cairo v Al Merrikh

Al Ahly should have enough to see off Al Merreikh, with a win to nil in Egypt being backed.

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

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