Cotonsport vs Les Astres Prediction: The home team will open the year with a vital win

Stade Annexe Roumdé Adjia will host the Cameroon Elite One encounter between Cotonsport and Les Astres. The last meeting between these teams was in 2022, and the home side won away from home. Away from home, can Les Astres replicate that feat? Below, I will give full match previews and provide betting opportunities. 

Cotonsport

Cotonsport were at home the previous time out against Aigle Noir and secured maximum points at the end of the game. In a match that ended 2-1, Cotonsport took the lead through Monterio Doujouna's strike in the 5th minute, but Ndedi Kingue levelled the score before the break for their opponent. However, during the half, Ousmanou Fadyl's strike was enough to see this team win at full-time. 

However, Cotonsport have lost only once this season, coming against Stade Renard in week four matches, ending in a 3-0 defeat. In the meantime, this team has drawn Colombe and Fauve Azur Elite this season while defeating Fortuna Mfou. 

From their first five matches of the season, Cotonsport have eight points. In those matches, Cotonsport scored four goals while conceding five. 

Les Astres

Les Astres were on the road against Gazelle the previous time out before the end of the previous year and ended on the losing end. Despite their strong offensive play, their 65th minute defensive error was enough to see their opponent take maximum points. 

However, Les Astres have won twice in their first five league matchups, defeating Stade Renard in week two and Fortuna Mfou in week four. In the meantime, Les Astres struggled against Victoria United and Union Douala, losing each encounter 0-2, and 4-3, respectively. 

This season, Les Astres have six points accumulated from five matches in the league. Les Astres scored nine times this season while conceding eight. 

Head-Head Statistics

The last five meetings of these teams date back to 2018. Cotonsport won three games in those matches, while Les Astres won once. However, one of their encounters ended in a goalless draw. Cotonsport scored eight goals in those matches, while Les Astres scored two.  

Expert Betting Tips

This is a crucial encounter for these two teams that will hope to get their year started with a positive outcome. However, looking at how the two teams have started their season, they must both be at their best. Away from home, Les Astres have struggled, which does not look good for them. While looking at how well Cotonsport have stepped up their games at home, I believe they still have a lot to give offensively. The visiting team have been good in attack, but I doubt they will have an easy job against a defensive side like Cotonsport, who are at home. Take the home side to win, while the visiting Les Astres struggles in attack.