Al Hilal Omdurman vs Al Ahly Prediction and Betting Tips on April 8, 2025
CAF Champions League
Al Ahly will travel to Nouakchott to face Al Hilal Omdurman on April 8, 2025, in the second leg of the CAF Champions league quarter-finals at 19:00 UTC at Stade de la Capitale. The Red Devils have the edge after their short but important 1-0 win in the first leg, while the Sudanese club wants to pull off an upset to the Egyptian giants.
Al Hilal Omdurman vs Al Ahly Key Stats & Trends
- Al Hilal Omdurman won just 1 of their last 5 games.
- The Sudanese side averages 0.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
- Al Hilal have won 40% of their last 5 home games.
- Al Ahly won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- The Egyptian giants average 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
- Al Ahly have won 60% of their away games in the CAF Champions League this season, averaging 1.9 points.
Al Hilal Omdurman vs Al Ahly Recent Form
Al Hilal Omdurman are under pressure after a 1-0 loss to Al Ahly in the first leg on April 1, 2025. Despite their strong domestic form, where they remain competitive in the Sudan Premier League, the CAF Champions League has been a tougher test. With only one goal needed to level the tie, Florent Ibenge’s men will lean on their home advantage in Mauritania (due to security concerns in Sudan) to stage a comeback. Their recent form shows resilience, with 3 wins in their last 5 games, but they’ll need to overcome a historically dominant Al Ahly side.
On the flip side, Al Ahly are in top shape as they aim to defend their CAF Champions League title. The Egyptian powerhouse secured a 1-0 win in the first leg thanks to Mohamed Hany’s goal and boasts an impressive record against Sudanese teams. With 4 wins in their last 5 matches, including a commanding performance against Mamelodi Sundowns earlier this season, Marcel Koller’s squad is favored to progress to the semi-finals.
Form
- Al Hilal Omdurman: W-D-L-L-L
- Al Ahly: D-W-W-L-W
Injury & Team News
Al Hilal Omdurman have a fully fit squad heading into this crucial match.
Al Ahly, however, will miss several players due to injury, including Karim Fouad, Reda Slim, Yahia Attiyat Allah, Yasser Ibrahim, and Samir Mohamed. However, these absences don't weaken Marcl Koller's team as their squad depth is a quality one.
Predicted Line-ups
- Al Hilal Omdurman possible line-up: Fofana; Ehebelo, Ahmed, Zitoun, Diaw; Kane, Hadr; M'Barek, Adel, Girumugisha; Muzammil
- Al Ahly possible line-up: El Shenawy; Attia Allah, Rabia, Dari, Hany; Attia, Tawfik; Ashour, Gradishar, Bencharki; Abu Ali
Al Hilal Omdurman vs Al Ahly Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Despite the home advantage, bookmakers favor Al Ahly with a 39% win probability and odds around 2.32. Al Hilal Omdurman’s chances are valued at 29% with odds of 3.16, while a draw sits at 2.87 with a 28% likelihood. The first-leg result and Al Ahly’s pedigree tilt the scales in their favor.
Correct Score Prediction: Al Hilal Omdurman 1-1 Al Ahly
Given Al Hilal’s need to attack and Al Ahly’s knack for scoring on the counter, they will probably score in Nouakchott. Howevern Al Hilal will also try to make their fans proud at home, by netting a goal after going silent in the first leg. So a 1-1 scoreline seems plausible.
Players to Watch: Adel - Ashour
Salah Adel is Al Hilal's key in the midfield. His tempo and technical abilities made of him a prominent player in Florent Ibenge's team.
For Al Ahly, Emam Ashour remain a constant threat for the opponents. The Egyptian star has 4 goals and 1 assist in 8 appearances in the tournament so far. After going silent in the first leg, he will be keen on finding the bck of the net against Al Hilal.
Expert Tip: Draw & Under 2.5 Goals
Al Ahly’s superior quality and knockout-stage experience should shine through. With Al Hilal forced to push forward, gaps will open for the visitors to exploit. Betting on a draw and Under 2.5 goals offers value at odds around 1.43.
