KVZ FC vs Al-Hilal Predictions - Al-Hilal set to beat KVZ FC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup

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Al-Hilal Omdurman in strong form after 2-0 win versus Tusker FC.
KVZ FC must win after opening-round defeat to stay in CECAFA Kagame Cup.
Prediction: Al-Hilal predicted to win to nil

Al Hilal Omdurman won their opening CECAFA Kagame Cup group game last weekend (GettyImages)

KVZ FC came away empty-handed in their opening CECAFA Kagame Cup match and must win to keep their chances of progressing further in the competition. Al-Hilal started their campaign with a solid victory. Al-Hilal are predicted to win to nil.

KVZ FC have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
KVZ FC have scored 10 goals in 5 matches.
KVZ FC have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.
Al-Hilal have won 5 of their last 7 fixtures.
Al-Hilal have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Al-Hilal have conceded 3 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

KVZ FC and Al-Hilal Omdurman will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

KVZ FC Form

The Kikosi cha Valantia Zanzibar Sports Club did not have an answer in their opening CECAFA Kagame Cup Group C match against Rayon Sports last weekend, losing 2-0.

KVZ had 43% possession and one shot in the game, with one attempt on target.

KVZ FC finished first in the Zanzibar Premier League table with 67 points from 30 matches. They scored 30 goals and conceded 31.

The Army Side have won four of their last five games, with one defeat. They scored ten goals and conceded six.

KVZ FC dropped vital points in their Group C opener, and must beat Al-Hilal to keep their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds of the competition alive; however, their opponents played well against Tusker FC.

Al-Hilal Omdurman Form

Al-Hilal started their CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign with a victory over Tusker FC last weekend, winning by two goals to nil.

The Blue Wave had 47% possession and eight shots in the match, with five attempts on target.

Al-Hilal had to settle for second place in last season's Sudan Premier League after their victory in the final match against Al Merrikh was overturned due to fielding more than the allowed five foreign players.

The Blue Wave have recorded four victories in their last five games, with one defeat. They scored ten goals and conceded two.

Al-Hilal have won five of their last seven fixtures, and will start confidently with the aim of pocketing all the points against KVZ FC after their performance in their CECAFA Kagame Cup opener last weekend.

Team News

KVZ FC

Head Coach Hababuu Ali Omar will likely make changes to his starting XI after his team's performance against Rayon Sports.

Al-Hilal

Kamaradin Mamudu scored the opening goal against Tusker FC last weekend.

Salim Adams was also on the scoresheet in second-half stoppage time.

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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