Academica vs Dreams Prediction: A tough contest expected

The Round 3 CAF Confederation Cup fixture between Academica and Dreams is set to occur at Estádio 11 de Novembro. Both teams are aiming for a victory to enhance their chances of advancing to the next round. Let's delve into the comprehensive match preview and formulate a prediction.

Academica is grappling with a second consecutive defeat in the CAF Confederation Cup, and they are eager to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming match. In the initial game, Academica faced an unfortunate 3-0 loss on the road against Nigeria's Rivers United. Despite playing at home in the subsequent fixture last weekend, Academica couldn't showcase their prowess and was overpowered by Club Africain in a 1-3 contest. As they enter this match, the hosts find themselves at the bottom of the Group C table in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Dreams secured their first victory in this year's CAF Confederation Cup with a 2-1 triumph over Rivers United. The decisive goals came from John Antwi and Abdul Aziz Issah, and despite a late consolation goal by Alex Oyowah for Rivers United, Dreams held on to claim maximum points from the match. As they approach the upcoming fixture, Dreams boasts three wins in their last five matches, during which they scored six goals and conceded six as well.

Dreams exhibit a more balanced performance compared to Academica. Despite the host's advantage of playing at home, their inconsistency makes it challenging to firmly support them. In what is anticipated to be a closely contested match, the visitors are expected to secure at least a draw. Additionally, considering the recent performances of both teams in terms of scoring and conceding, I predict this match to end with goals from both sides.