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CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

CS Sfaxien welcome Shooting Stars to Sfax on 13 September 2026 in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round tie, with the Tunisian side needing a response after a 1-0 defeat in Ibadan on 5 September 2026. The North Africans are traditionally strong at home in continental competition and will look to turn this into a classic comeback night in front of their own fans.

For Shooting Stars, the job is clear: protect a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead and find a way to manage the game in a hostile away environment. With the Nigerian club having already shown defensive solidity in the first leg, this return match shapes as a tactical battle between CS Sfaxien’s need to chase the game and Shooting Stars’ desire to keep things tight.

With progression in the CAF Confederation Cup at stake, this fixture carries significant weight for both clubs’ seasons. The numbers so far are based on a very small sample, but they still sketch out contrasting early narratives: CS Sfaxien go into the second leg still searching for their first goal in this campaign, while Shooting Stars arrive with a perfect defensive record and a valuable clean sheet in the bank.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Key Stats

  • CS Sfaxien have played 1 match in this CAF Confederation Cup campaign, losing it 1-0 and failing to score.
  • The only previous meeting between these sides in this competition came on 5 September 2026, when Shooting Stars beat CS Sfaxien 1-0 in Ibadan.
  • In their 1 tournament match so far, Shooting Stars have scored 1 goal, kept 1 clean sheet, and conceded 0 goals.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: Not available vs Not available
  • Points: Not available vs Not available
  • Goals For: 0 vs 1 (tournament statistics across 1 match each)
  • Goals Against: 1 vs 0 (tournament statistics across 1 match each)
  • Clean Sheets: CS Sfaxien 0, Shooting Stars 1 (tournament statistics)

Standings data for this preliminary round tie is not provided, but the early tournament statistics already highlight the situation. Across 1 match, CS Sfaxien have yet to score and have conceded once, while Shooting Stars have a 1-0 win, a clean sheet, and a perfect record in terms of both result and defensive output.

CS Sfaxien’s only game so far was away, where they created too little and allowed a decisive goal in the 16–30 minute window. Shooting Stars, by contrast, were efficient at home, scoring once in that same 16–30 minute period and then managing the game to full time without conceding. With no league-style table to lean on, the tie’s story is simple: the Nigerians hold a 1-0 aggregate advantage; CS Sfaxien must overturn it in Sfax.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Key Matchups

CS Sfaxien defensive unit vs Shooting Stars attacking line

With no individual scorer or assist statistics available, the key matchup shifts to units rather than star names. CS Sfaxien’s back line, which conceded once in their only tournament outing and has no clean sheets so far, must now contain a Shooting Stars attack that has been clinical enough to score 1 goal from their single match and then protect that lead. Shooting Stars’ forwards and attacking midfielders have already shown they can strike early, with their goal coming in the 16–30 minute window, while CS Sfaxien’s defence has been vulnerable in that same phase. If the Tunisian side cannot tighten up in that period, the tie could quickly slip away.

CS Sfaxien attack vs Shooting Stars defence

The other decisive battle is CS Sfaxien’s misfiring attack against a Shooting Stars defence that has yet to concede in this CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The hosts have failed to score in their only match so far and have already “failed to score” once in tournament statistics, while Shooting Stars boast 1 clean sheet from 1 game and an average of 0.0 goals conceded. That clash of needs and strengths — CS Sfaxien desperate to find their first goal, Shooting Stars comfortable sitting on a perfect defensive record — will shape the tempo and risk profile of the second leg.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only just met for the first time in this CAF Confederation Cup tie, with the first leg in Nigeria setting the tone for the return match in Tunisia.

  • 5 September 2026: Shooting Stars 1-0 CS Sfaxien (CAF Confederation Cup)

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Prediction

Stats suggest a finely balanced second leg. The prediction model rates CS Sfaxien’s chance of victory at 0 out of 100, with the draw and a Shooting Stars win each given 50 out of 100. That effectively frames this as a “Shooting Stars not to lose” scenario, with the Nigerians favoured to either draw or win. The advice leans towards a double chance on draw or Shooting Stars, combined with a low-scoring game.

Both sides’ early tournament profiles point strongly towards a tight encounter. Across 1 match each, CS Sfaxien’s games have produced a total of 1 goal (0 scored, 1 conceded), while Shooting Stars’ sole match also finished 1-0. Under/over trends at team level are stark: for CS Sfaxien, all thresholds from 0.5 to 4.5 goals have landed “under” on goals scored, and “under 1.5” and higher on goals conceded; for Shooting Stars, their matches have been under 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 in both goals scored and conceded. Combined with the prediction advice of “draw or Shooting Stars and under 2.5 goals”, the expectation is for a low-scoring, cagey game.

Predicted Score: CS Sfaxien 0-0 Shooting Stars

CS Sfaxien Recent Form

In this CAF Confederation Cup campaign, CS Sfaxien have played 1 match and lost it 1-0 away to Shooting Stars. Their recent form is therefore one defeat from one game, with no goals scored and one goal conceded. They have yet to keep a clean sheet and have already recorded one match in which they failed to score.

Shooting Stars Recent Form

Shooting Stars come into the second leg in strong early form, having won their only CAF Confederation Cup match 1-0 at home against CS Sfaxien. Their recent record in the tournament is one win from one, with 1 goal scored, none conceded, and a clean sheet. That perfect start gives them both confidence and a narrow aggregate lead heading into Sfax.

CS Sfaxien Possible Starting Lineup

GK: A. Dahmen or M. Gaaloul; Defenders: A. Maâloul, H. Mathlouthi, M. Mhadhebi, H. Baccar, M. Ben Ali, R. Derbali, Y. Habchia, K. Mundeko, A. Akid; Midfielders: M. Absi, R. Chaaben, J. Mbé, B. N. Mohamed Amine, Hakim Mutebi, T. Mutyaba, H. Ouedraogo, G. Sghaier, M. Trabelsi; Forwards: M. Aidi, I. Belwafi, W. Dhouib, B. Diarra, N. Karoui, J. Loulendo, E. Ogbole, M. Rahmani.

Without confirmed lineups or detailed positional usage from previous fixtures, CS Sfaxien’s selection will likely revolve around experienced figures such as A. Dahmen or M. Gaaloul in goal and senior defenders like A. Maâloul and H. Mathlouthi to steady the back line. In attack, coach options include a range of forwards such as M. Rahmani, J. Loulendo and N. Karoui, with creative support from midfielders like G. Sghaier and J. Mbé. Tactically, Sfaxien must be more adventurous than in the first leg, but they cannot afford to be reckless given the aggregate deficit and Shooting Stars’ counter-attacking threat.

Shooting Stars Possible Starting Lineup

GK: E. Godgift or M. Lawal; Defenders: G. Adelowo, T. Al Ameen, J. Amusat, J. Apaingolo, I. Falke, D. Ojietefian, D. Sholumade, I. Yusuf; Midfielders: A. Abayomi, D. Akinola, A. Al Ameen, M. Aliyu, S. Amos, J. Atule, T. Azeez, A. Dalhatu, C. Habu, James Namapele, K. Nweke; Forwards: Q. Adegoke, O. Akala, Joshua Akpan, A. Balogun, L. Chukwudi, Lucky Emmanuel, S. Ibrahim, A. Mustapha, E. Ndubueze, O. Olaloke, A. Taheer.

Shooting Stars’ likely approach is to lean on the defensive unit that delivered a clean sheet in the first leg, built around defenders such as G. Adelowo, I. Falke and D. Sholumade in front of a goalkeeper like E. Godgift or M. Lawal. In midfield, players such as S. Amos, M. Aliyu and J. Atule can provide work rate and ball retention, while a variety of forwards — including Joshua Akpan, L. Chukwudi and Lucky Emmanuel — offer options on the break. Expect a compact shape, with numbers behind the ball and quick transitions whenever CS Sfaxien overcommit.

CS Sfaxien Team News

No significant absences reported.

Shooting Stars Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

CS Sfaxien:

  • None reported.

Shooting Stars:

  • None reported.

Betting Tips: CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

  • Result Tip: Shooting Stars Double Chance (Draw or Away). With the prediction model giving CS Sfaxien a 0 out of 100 chance of winning and both the draw and Shooting Stars win rated at 50 out of 100, the value lies in backing the Nigerians not to lose. Their early tournament form (1 win, 1 clean sheet) and the aggregate advantage support a conservative result angle.
  • Goals Tip: Under 2.5 Total Goals. Both teams’ only matches in this CAF Confederation Cup campaign have finished 1-0, and the advice explicitly combines “draw or Shooting Stars” with “under 2.5 goals”. CS Sfaxien have yet to score, Shooting Stars have yet to concede, and all team-level under/over indicators point strongly towards low-scoring outcomes.
  • Value Tip: Correct Score 0-0 or 1-0 Either Way (Small Stake). The aggregate context — CS Sfaxien chasing but struggling in attack, Shooting Stars comfortable defending a narrow lead — suggests a tight margin. With both sides’ fixtures so far producing exactly 1 goal each, backing a very low-margin scoreline such as 0-0 or 1-0 (in either direction) offers speculative value for bettors willing to accept higher risk for bigger potential returns.

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

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