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Al Ahly vs Simba Predictions - Al Ahly to send Simba packing

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 04 Apr 2024

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Brad Newcomb 04 Apr 2024

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Al Ahly vs Simba tips for Friday's CAF Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg match (22:00 SAST)
Al Ahly are on a 29-match unbeaten run at home
Can Simba pull off a surprise victory and progress to the semi-finals?

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Can Simba pull off a surprise victory and progress to the semi-finals? (Getty Images)

Al Ahly vs Simba Predictions

Al Ahly secured the win and came with an away goal against their opponents in the first leg and have not lost at home in a while. Simba did not take their chances and will look to redeem themselves in Cairo. Al Ahly is predicted to win to nil.

Al Ahly vs Simba Predictions
Head to Head
Al Ahly Form
Al Ahly Team News & Injuries
Simba SC Form
Simba SC Team News & Injuries

Al Ahly have won 5 consecutive home fixtures in all competitions.
Al Ahly have scored 14 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Al Ahly have conceded 4 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Simba have won 4 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Simba have scored 8 goals in 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Simba have conceded 1 goal in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Al Ahly have a slight edge with three victories to two against Simba, including two draws in seven meetings in all competitions.

Al Ahly Form

Al Ahly held on to a slim lead for most of their clash against Simba to secure the first-leg victory and take an away goal back to Cairo.

Al Ahly had the perfect start in Tanzania, taking the lead against Simba in the fourth minute of the match.

However, after that goal, Al Ahly were on the back foot for the remainder of the game as Simba dominated proceedings but failed to score.

Al Ahly had 37% possession and five shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

The Red Devils have recorded four victories in their last fixtures, including one loss. They scored 12 goals and have conceded five in that period.

Al Ahly have won five consecutive home games, scoring 14 goals and letting in four at the back.

Al Ahly will count themselves lucky to come away with the win after facing tricky conditions in Tanzania and keeping Simba at bay for most of the match; however, they will fancy their chances to use the home stadium to their advantage to advance to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.

Al Ahly Team News & Injuries

Head coach Marcel Koller could drop Percy Tau, Anthony Modeste, and Hussein Al-Shahat in favour of Mahmoud Kahraba, Reda Slim, and Taher Mohamed after their lacklustre performances in Tanzania.

Ahmed Nabi Koka scored the winner against Simba, registering his first goal in the 2023/24 CAF Champions League.

Hussein El Shahat has scored five goals in the competition this season.

Mahmoud Kahraba has been on target with three goals thus far.

Simba SC Form

Simba narrowly lost 1-0 against defending champions Al Ahly last weekend despite creating many chances to score.

Simba did not have the best start against Al Ahly, conceding after only four minutes of play.

Simba had opportunities to score in the first half but failed to find the back of the net.

Simba continued to press for an equaliser in the second half but squandered their chances as their finishing let them down.

Simba had 63% possession and 20 shots in the match, with seven attempts on target.

Simba have won three of their last five matches, including two losses. They scored eight goals and let in five at the back.

The Reds of Msimbazi have recorded four victories in their last five away fixtures, including one loss. They scored eight goals and conceded one in that period.

Simba have a tough assignment to get the result in Cairo as Al Ahly have been on a lengthy unbeaten run; however, they will have the belief they can secure the victory as they played well in the first leg. Can they do it?

Simba SC Team News & Injuries

Head coach Abdelhak Benchikha stated he regretted his team's wasted opportunities to score against Al Ahly, but they remained focused on getting the job done in Cairo.

Clatous Chamba has netted three goals in this edition of the CAf Champions League.

Essomba Onana and Saidi Ntibazonkiza have each scored two goals in the competition.

Verdict

Al Ahly v Simba

Al Ahly have the advantage of playing the second leg in front of their fans and is tipped to produce a win-to-nil performance against a Simda side that has not won on the road in the competition this season with a 1-0 score at full-time.

Al Ahly Win to Nil

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