Al Hilal Omdurman vs Young Africans Prediction: A must-win game for the guests

After securing a spot in the knockout stage of the competition, Al Hilal will play for pride when they face off against Young Africans at the Stade Cheikha Boidiya Stadium on Sunday. The guests, on the other hand, must amass all the points here to stand a chance of qualifying for the next phase. 

Last four games: WWWD

The Sudanese giants continue to thrive against all odds as they head here with a share of the spoils against MC Alger. Despite conceding first and losing at the break, Al Hilal equalized in the second half to keep their clean record in the competition intact. 

The Blues are on a run of four games without a defeat in the group, scoring six and conceding twice. Al Hilal will play in the knockout stage after picking up ten points from a combined twelve. 

Al Hilal Omdurman has an experienced coach who understands this tournament well, and we expect another decent display from them here. 

Last four games: LLDW

The Yanga Boys head here with their first victory of the campaign, scoring three times against a struggling TP Mazembe. The hard-fought win reignited their hopes of qualifying for the next round. Clement Mzize's brace and Aziz Ki's goals were all they needed to move to the third spot on the log. 

Young Africans have picked up four points from a combined twelve, scoring four and conceding six. 

Young Africans have not made their mark in this competition, with a group stage finish since 1998. 

The reverse leg saw more of Young Africans, who were in control of the game, creating chances upon chances, while Al Hilal was the team scoring. It ended in a (0-2) victory over Al Hilal on the road.

Al Hilal have booked their ticket to the knockout stage but are yet to secure the top spot on the log. A win here guarantees them the first place on the standings, and anything aside, that means they’ll wait till their final game of the group. On the opposing end, Young Africans have a tough task ahead of their clash against the home side, as a defeat here ends their journey in the competition. At the same time, a victory leaves the door open until the final day. 

Al Hilal might want to rest some key players here just to reserve them for the knockout phase, but it’s not confirmed yet. I think none of the two sides will play defensively here and I expect to see goals at both ends.

I’m suggesting a halftime BTTS, as this game will produce goals for 5.20.

Al Hilal are still the favorite on their ground, and I expect them to win or draw and score more than a goal here for 1.81.

Good luck!