Al Masry vs CR Belouizdad Predictions - Al Masry and CR Belouizdad to share the spoils

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Al Masry boasts solid home form, winning 7 of last 9.
CR Belouizdad are unbeaten in last 9 matches.
A BTTS draw is predicted with a 1-1 score.

Al Masry finished second in Group D during the CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers (Getty Images)

Al Masry did enough to secure their place in the knockout rounds of the CAF Confederation Cup. CR Belouizdad performed well during the group stages and are in solid away form. A BTTS draw is predicted between the two teams.

Al Masry have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.

Al Masry have scored 7 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.

Al Masry have conceded 3 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.

CR Belouizdad have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.

CR Belouizdad have scored 7 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

CR Belouizdad have conceded 1 goal in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Al Masry and CR Belouizdad will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Al Masry Form

Al Masry had a solid start in their opening three group stage matches in the CAF Confederation Cup, beating Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at home, ZESCO United 3-2 away, and drawing 0-0 with Zamalek away.

Al Masry struggled in their remaining fixtures, losing 2-1 to Zamalek at home and 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs away, before defeating ZESCO United 2-0 at home.

The Green Eagles placed second in Group D with ten points from six matches.

Al Masry have won two of their last five fixtures, with two defeats and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded five.

The Green Eagles have registered three victories in their last five home games, with one defeat and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded three.

Al Masry have the advantage of playing the first-leg quarter-final match on home soil, having won seven of their last nine fixtures at their stadium, but CR Belouizdad are unbeaten in their last nine matches at home and away.

CR Belouizdad Form

CR Belouizdad defeated the Singida Black Stars 2-0 at home and were thumped 4-1 by Otoho d'Oyo away before defeating Stellenbosch 2-0 at home in their first three group stage matches in the CAF Confederation Cup.

CRB were in fine form during the remainder of the fixtures, beating Stellenbosch 3-0 away, the Singida Black Stars 1-0 away and Otoho d'Oyo 2-1 at home.

CR Belouizdad finished first in Group C with 15 points from six games.

CRB have won three of their last five games, including two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded four.

Chabab have won three of their last five away fixtures, with two draws. They scored seven goals and conceded one.

CR Belouizdad had an excellent group stage campaign, losing once in six outings, and they are undefeated in their last six away matches, which include four victories and two draws.

Team News

Al Masry

Abderrahim Deghmoum has scored three goals in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup.

Mohsen Salah has been on target with two goals in the competition.

Bambo Karim, Bonheur Mugisha, Mahmoud Hamada, and Mander Temine have scored a goal each so far.

CR Belouizdad

Head coach Saad Ramovic has outlined what his team must do to achieve success in the first leg against Al Masry: “Controlling the game during its different phases will be important, as well as managing transitions well. Maintaining the proper distances between the lines, controlling the spaces between midfield and defence, and staying cohesive as a team are essential elements.

“In addition, the relationship between time and space is crucial. The team that manages these moments better, whether with or without the ball, will have the advantage. In the end, we will try to impose our style and way of playing, but always with control and discipline.”

Belhocini Abdennour has scored three goals in this edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

El Melali Farid, Mohamed Hammouda, Islam Abbaci, Abdelraouf Benguit, Naoufel Khachef, Abderrahmane Meziane, and Lotfi Boussouar have each scored a goal in the competition so far.

Verdict

Al Masry v CR Belouizdad

A BTTS draw with a 1-1 score is tipped between the two sides, as Al Masry and CR Belouizdad look evenly matched for their first leg CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final match.