Our TP Mazembe vs Al Merrikh Prediction: 2-0
TP Mazembe vs Al Merrikh in the CAF Champions League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 17, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between TP Mazembe and Al Merrikh.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
TP Mazembe's Last Match – MC Alger vs TP Mazembe
TP Mazembe will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 CAF Champions League loss to MC Alger on January 10. In that match, TP Mazembe recorded 44% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 MC Alger | 56% | 3 (1) | 1.54 | 41 |
 TP Mazembe | 44% | 3 (1) | 0.15 | 29 |
Al Merrikh's Last Match – AS Pompier vs Al Merrikh
Al Merrikh will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Mauritania Division 1 loss to AS Pompier on January 14. In that match, Al Merrikh controlled 55% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AS Pompier | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 28 |
 Al Merrikh | 55% | 0 (4) | - | 23 |
TP Mazembe vs Al Merrikh Stats
Key Stats
| TP Mazembe | Al Merrikh | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.27 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
TP Mazembe are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Al Merrikh average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
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