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Simba vs Al Ahly Predictions - Simba and Al Ahly set to draw in first leg

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 27 Mar 2024

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Simba vs Al Ahly tips for Friday's CAF Champions League Quarter-final 1st leg match (20:00 SAST)
Al Ahly have not lost in this edition of the CAF Champions League
Can Simba take a lead going into the second leg in Cairo?

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Can Simba take a lead going into the second leg in Cairo? (Getty Images)

Simba vs Al Ahly Predictions

Simba suffered one defeat during their CAF Champions League group games but have never lost against their opponents at home. Al Ahly came through their group campaign unscathed. A BTTS draw is predicted between the two clubs.

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

Simba have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Simba have scored 13 goals in 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Simba have conceded 4 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Al Ahly have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Al Ahly have scored 10 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
Al Ahly have conceded 6 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Simba and Al Ahly have two victories apiece, including two draws in six meetings in all competitions.

Simba played against Al Ahly twice in the African Football League in October last year, drawing 2-2 at home and 1-1 away but lost on the away goals rule.

Simba SC Form

Simba came second in Group B of the CAF Champions League after securing two victories, one loss and three draws. They beat Wydad Casablanca and Galaxy at home, drew against ASEC twice, and lost against Wydad away from home.

Simba have registered four victories in their last five matches, including one loss. They scored 15 goals and let in four at the back.

The Reds of Msimbazi have won three of their last five home fixtures, including one draw and one loss. They netted 13 goals and conceded four in that period.

Simba have been in excellent touch and have never lost against Al Ahly in three meetings at their stadium, which includes two victories, giving them the belief to go out and win the first leg to give themselves the best chance of reaching the semi-finals. Can they do it?

Simba SC Team News & Injuries

Goalkeeper Aishi Manula was injured in the international friendly against Bulgaria and is unavailable for selection.

Clatous Chamba has scored three goals in the competition thus far.

Essomba Onana and Saidi Ntibazonkiza have contributed with two goals each in this edition of the CAF Champions League.

Al Ahly Form

Al Ahly recorded three victories and three draws in Group D of the CAF Champions League to finish first in the standings, beating Medeama twice, Young African once at home, and drawing against Belouzidad back-to-back.

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

Al Ahly have won three of their last five away games, including one loss and one draw. They scored ten goals and conceded six.

Surprisingly, Al Ahly have never won a fixture against Simba in Tanzania; however, they had success against their rivals, Young Africans, in their group games this season and will be out to produce a repeat performance against their opponents.

Al Ahly Team News & Injuries

Emam Ashour suffered a dislocated shoulder against New Zealand and is a doubtful starter.

Hussein El Shahat has been in great touch with five goals in the 2023/24 CAF Champions League.

Mahmoud Kahraba has scored three goals in the competition this season.

Verdict

Simba v Al Ahly

Matches between Simba and Al Ahly are always competitive affairs, with neither side giving an inch, and another is tipped between the two clubs with a BTTS draw as the outcome, with a 1-1 score.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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