Al Ahli Tripoli Eye Progress After Four-Goal First-Leg Cushion

A four-goal cushion to protect

Al Ahli Tripoli go into this second leg on Saturday with the tie firmly in their hands. Their 4-0 win in Adigrat on 16 October means Welwalo Adigrat Uni must win by at least four clear goals just to level the aggregate. For the hosts, a controlled performance is enough to book a place in the next round. For the visitors, it is a chance to make a difficult tie as uncomfortable as possible.

Form

Al Ahli have won all three of their matches this season and have scored 11 goals without conceding once. Welwalo arrive in a more troubled state, with one win, two defeats and a run of LWL across their last three games. They have scored four times in that spell but shipped seven.

Head-to-head

The first leg in Adigrat was emphatic. Al Ahli dominated the 4-0 scoreline on the road, and Welwalo will know they must go much further this time to stay in contention.

Our prediction

Al Ahli should control this match from the first whistle. Their unbeaten home-and-away form and clean-sheet record suggest they will be the side creating the clearer chances, while Welwalo’s leaky defence gives the hosts plenty of openings to exploit. Expect a one-sided night in which Al Ahli look to extend their lead and keep a clean sheet.

Al Ahli Tripoli 3-0 Welwalo Adigrat Uni