AS Denguele vs San Pedro Prediction: A must win for the road team

Stade El Hadjꦦ Mamadou Coulibaly is set to host the Round 21 Ivory Coast Ligue 1 match between AS Denguele and San Pedro. In their previous encounter, San Pedro secured a commanding 5-0 victory at home. Can AS Denguele reverse the outcome in this upcoming match?

AS Denguele - DDDLL

AS Denguele suffered their second consecutive defeat in their recent match against Bouake, following their earlier loss to Korhogo. This defeat extends their winless streak to five matches, with their last league victory dating back to 2023 against Stella Adjame. During this winless run, AS Denguele managed draws against ASEC Mimosas, ASI d’Abengourou, and Academie de FAD. Currently, AS Denguele occupies the 4th position in the league standings with a total of 32 points earned from 20 league games.

San Pedro - WWLWW

San Pedro will continue their pursuit of league victories as they travel to face AS Denguele, aiming to narrow the gap between them and first-placed Racing d’Abidjan or potentially surpass them in the standings should Racing d’Abidjan falter. In their recent league fixture, San Pedro secured a 1-0 home win against ASEC Mimosas, courtesy of a well-converted penalty by Guy Bedi in the 77th minute. This victory marks their fourth win in the last five games, with triumphs also against Korhogo, Mouna, and ASI d’Abengourou. However, they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to Bouake during this period. Heading into this match, San Pedro finds themselves just two points behind league leaders Racing d’Abidjan.

Expert Betting Tips

I anticipate the hosts will face continued challenges in this ma෴tch, particularly if San Pedro maintains their strong performance. Reviewing the recent games of the hosts, they have struggled to secure victories, while San Pedro has demonstrated consistency with consecutive wins. It's reasonable to expect San Pedro to carry their good form into this game, especially considering its significance. With their solid win record and the importance of the match, San Pedro is likely to secure a narrow victory on the road.