Under 2.5 Goals Predictions

DR Congo's main strength is their defense. They conceded only one goal in the last five matches. In contrast, Benin are goalless in the previous two games. With those trends, it seems unlikely that we will see more than two goals in the upcoming clash. 

Opening matches of major tournaments frequently prove to be cagey affairs. At least 4 matches out of known results from Senegal’s last two AFCON tournaments produced under 2.5 goals.

Caldas’ last cup match finished 0-0 after extra time, underlining their cautious approach. Braga have also seen all of their recent away non-wins come in low-scoring games.

In the previous h2h game, Tunisia won 2:0. While both teams have had some good offensive performances recently, we expect a more cautious approach from each side, which could easily result in a low-scoring game.

The head-to-head history suggests a low-scoring affair, with just one goal recorded across their three previous meetings. Given the high-stakes nature of this clash and an expected cautious approach from both sides, another restrained encounter looks likely, reinforcing the case for under 2.5 goals.

In the previous h2h games, we mostly saw low-scoring games, with eight out of the nine ending with fewer than three goals. Also, Algeria went under 2.5 goals in four out of the past five games, while Sudan went under the mentioned line in 12 out of the past 14 matches - 86%. 

Both teams have been really bad offensively, averaging 0.4 and 1.0 goals per game in the competition. Also, both teams struggled in Asian continental competitions, and we do not expect great offensive performances from either team.

Both these teams are low-scoring. Arkadag scored four goals in five matches, while Al Khalidiyah scored three goals. Also, in the only H2H game between these two teams, Al Khalidiyah won 2-0. With everything said, it is unlikely we will see more than two goals on Wednesday in Arkadag. 

Al-Fayha’s last six home games have been low scoring, and Al Hazem have failed to score in four of their last ten. Historical meetings between the two sides at this ground also suggest a tight, goal-light contest.