Al Ahly vs Mazembe tips and predictions

Unlikely to be straightforward for Al Ahly

The short price for Al Ahly renders them unbackable. Mazembe don't look likely get the win but they can put up some resistance. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to go mad about.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Having created something of a fortress at home, Al Ahly have conceded at an average of just 0.5 goals per game over their last 16 matches. Meanwhile Mazembe have conceded only 2 goals in their last 9 games.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, one of the last 3 has finished on level terms.

Most observers believe that only one side is likely to score due to the favouritism for Al Ahly. If it plays out as expected then the No BTTS bet could be decent.

Al Ahly have drawn 6 of their last 12 matches on their own soil, including their most recent match when they drew 0-0 with Mazembe last Saturday. Mazembe have drawn 5 of their last 14 away matches. They drew with Al Ahly last Saturday and while any draw is the pick, a scoreline of 0-0 might be a good shout here. It's not very exciting and it feels like a match to sit on the fence about. Stalemate beckons after what looks set to be a low-scoring affair.