Al Ahly Cairo vs Espérance ST predictions, Mar 21, 2026

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As Al Ahly Cairo prepares to host Espérance ST in the CAF Champions League on March 21, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent performances. Al Ahly has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a need for improved form as they face a formidable opponent. In contrast, Espérance ST has shown remarkable consistency, winning 4 of their last 5 encounters, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defensive organization.

The bookmakers favor Al Ahly with odds of 1.39 for a home win, reflecting their strong home record and the unique atmosphere of Cairo’s stadium. However, Espérance ST’s away odds of 7.75 highlight their underdog status, despite their recent success. The model prediction assigns a 62% probability for a home victory, a 22.7% chance for a draw, and 12.1% for an away win, suggesting Al Ahly’s edge in this matchup.

Tactically, Al Ahly will need to leverage home advantage and aim for a disciplined defensive setup, while Espérance ST could exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Regardless of predictions, the outcome remains uncertain; both teams have the potential to influence the match’s dynamics significantly.

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Al Ahly 64.7%

Draw 23.7%

Espérance ST 11.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.39	3.8	7.75

Latest Results

15.03.26 Espérance ST – Al Ahly Cairo – 1:0 09.03.26 Tala`ea El-Gaish – Al Ahly Cairo – 2:1 05.03.26 El Mokawloon El Arab – Al Ahly Cairo – 1:3 28.02.26 Al Ahly Cairo – ZED FC – 1:1 23.02.26 Smouha SC – Al Ahly Cairo – 0:1

15.03.26 Espérance ST – Al Ahly Cairo – 1:0 07.03.26 Espérance ST – AS Marsa Tunisia – 1:0 01.03.26 Olympique Béja – Espérance ST – 0:3 25.02.26 Métlaoui – Espérance ST – 1:1 21.02.26 Espérance ST – Stade Tunisien – 1:0

Facts

First leg result: 0-1. No spectators. Second leg.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al Ahly won 3.

In recent matches, Al Ahly has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Espérance ST is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Recently, Al Ahly has had a series of away games.

In this match, Al Ahly is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Al Ahly won 11 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 24:10. (average 1.4:0.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Al Ahly won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 14:4. (average 1.8:0.5).

Latest Head To Head

15.03.26 Espérance ST – Al Ahly Cairo – 1:0 25.05.24 Al Ahly Cairo – Espérance ST – 1:0 18.05.24 Espérance ST – Al Ahly Cairo – 0:0 19.05.23 Al Ahly Cairo – Espérance ST – 1:0 12.05.23 Espérance ST – Al Ahly Cairo – 0:3

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

Quarter-finals

1	Esperance Tunis	Al Ahly	1 : 0
2	Mamelodi Sundowns	Stade Malien	3 : 0
3	FAR Rabat	Pyramids	1 : 1
4	Berkane	Al-Hilal Omdurman	1 : 1

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

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