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

CS Sfaxien welcome Shooting Stars to Sfax on 13 September 2026 for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup 1st Preliminary Round tie. After a tight first meeting in Ibadan, this return fixture in Tunisia will decide who advances to the next stage of Africa’s secondary club competition.

The first leg finished 1-0 to Shooting Stars at Lekan Salami Stadium on 5 September 2026, putting the Nigerian side narrowly in front. CS Sfaxien now have home advantage and must overturn that single-goal deficit to keep their CAF Confederation Cup campaign alive, while Shooting Stars know that even a draw will be enough to progress.

With such a small margin between the sides and very limited early-season data, this looks like a classic CAF Confederation Cup qualifier: cagey, physical, and likely low-scoring. Stats suggest a tight contest where CS Sfaxien’s need to chase the game will be balanced by Shooting Stars’ defensive solidity and game management from their first-leg win.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Key Stats

• In 2026 CAF Confederation Cup action so far, CS Sfaxien have played 1 match, losing 1-0 away and failing to score.
• The only recent head-to-head meeting came on 5 September 2026, with Shooting Stars beating CS Sfaxien 1-0 in Ibadan.
• Tournament statistics show CS Sfaxien have yet to keep a clean sheet (0 in 1 match), while Shooting Stars have 1 clean sheet from 1 game.

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
• Goals Against: 1 vs 0
• Clean Sheets: CS Sfaxien 0; Shooting Stars 1 (tournament statistics)

With no full group standings yet for this preliminary round, the clearest indicator is the first-leg result. Shooting Stars hold a 1-0 aggregate lead thanks to their home win, giving them a clear edge heading into the return leg in Sfax.

Tournament statistics underline how contrasting the starts have been. Across 1 match, CS Sfaxien have conceded 1 goal and scored none, with their only defeat coming by that 1-0 margin away. Shooting Stars, by contrast, have 1 win from 1, scoring once and not conceding. That early pattern supports the view of Shooting Stars as slightly more balanced at this stage, while CS Sfaxien must improve in attack without becoming too open at the back.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Key Matchups

CS Sfaxien defence vs Shooting Stars attack

With no individual scorer data available, the key battle is collective: CS Sfaxien’s back line against a Shooting Stars attack that has already broken them down once. CS Sfaxien’s tournament numbers show 1 goal conceded in 1 match, with that goal arriving between the 16–30 minute window. They have yet to keep a clean sheet and have already failed to score once, so defensive concentration will be vital while they chase an equaliser on aggregate.

Shooting Stars’ forwards and attacking midfielders have been efficient rather than prolific so far: 1 goal scored, 0 conceded in their only game. Their ability to strike early and then protect a lead was evident in the first leg, and they will likely look for similar patterns here — exploiting any spaces left as CS Sfaxien push forward.

CS Sfaxien attack vs Shooting Stars defensive structure

CS Sfaxien’s attacking unit is under pressure after failing to score in the first leg and across their only tournament outing so far. Tournament statistics show 0 goals for in 1 match, with an average of 0.0 goals per game and 1 match where they failed to score. That puts the onus on their forwards and attacking midfielders to find solutions at home.

Shooting Stars’ defensive structure has been perfect so far: 1 match, 0 goals conceded, and 1 clean sheet. Their average of 0.0 goals conceded per game, plus under lines showing opponents have not gone over 0.5 goals yet, point to a side comfortable defending a narrow lead. The tactical battle will centre on whether CS Sfaxien can break down that compact shape without exposing themselves to counter-attacks.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only one recent competitive meeting on record, coming just days before this second leg. That game provides the clearest blueprint for how this tie might unfold.

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

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Prediction

Form indicators and early tournament statistics point to an extremely tight second leg. CS Sfaxien have started this CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a loss and no goals scored, while Shooting Stars arrive with a 1-0 aggregate lead, a clean sheet, and a perfect record from their only match.

Prediction metrics give CS Sfaxien a 0% chance of winning in regulation, with the draw and an away win each rated at 50 out of 100. That effectively frames this as a “double chance” scenario favouring Shooting Stars: the visitors are strongly fancied to avoid defeat, whether by grinding out a draw or nicking another narrow win.

Given the first leg finished 1-0 and the overall goal trend is low — CS Sfaxien averaging 0.0 goals for and 1.0 against, Shooting Stars averaging 1.0 for and 0.0 against — another cagey, low-scoring contest is likely. CS Sfaxien’s need to chase the tie may open the game slightly, but Shooting Stars’ defensive numbers suggest they can manage the pressure.

Predicted Score: CS Sfaxien 0-0 Shooting Stars
A goalless draw would be enough for Shooting Stars to progress on aggregate, aligning with the strong probability of “draw or Shooting Stars” and a low total goals expectation.

CS Sfaxien Recent Form

In CAF Confederation Cup 2026 action, CS Sfaxien have played 1 match and lost it 1-0 away, leaving them without a win or a goal so far. Their recent tournament form can be described as poor, with one defeat, no clean sheets, and one match where they failed to score.

Shooting Stars Recent Form

Shooting Stars come into this second leg in excellent early-tournament form. They have played 1 CAF Confederation Cup match, winning 1-0 at home, keeping a clean sheet, and starting their campaign with a perfect record. Their recent form is strong and confidence should be high after the first-leg victory.

CS Sfaxien Possible Starting Lineup

GK: A. Dahmen or M. Gaaloul; Defenders: A. Maâloul, H. Mathlouthi, M. Mhadhebi, K. Mundeko, H. Baccar; Midfielders: J. Mbé, G. Sghaier, T. Mutyaba, Hakim Mutebi, M. Trabelsi; Forwards: J. Loulendo, E. Ogbole, M. Rahmani, N. Karoui.

CS Sfaxien have a deep squad with experienced defenders like A. Maâloul and H. Mathlouthi, plus several young midfielders and attackers. Without confirmed lineups or injury information, selection could be fluid, but the tactical priority will be adding more attacking threat at home while maintaining enough defensive balance to avoid conceding an away goal that would complicate the aggregate situation.

Shooting Stars Possible Starting Lineup

GK: E. Godgift; Defenders: G. Adelowo, I. Falke, D. Ojietefian, D. Sholumade, I. Yusuf; Midfielders: A. Abayomi, S. Amos, M. Aliyu, J. Atule, T. Azeez; Forwards: Q. Adegoke, O. Akala, Joshua Akpan, L. Chukwudi.

Shooting Stars’ squad features a solid defensive core and a mix of midfielders and attackers capable of supporting a compact, counter-attacking game plan. With a 1-0 aggregate lead, they are likely to prioritise structure and discipline, relying on pace and direct play in transition rather than committing too many bodies forward.

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 or Draw (Double Chance). With the prediction metrics giving CS Sfaxien just 0 out of 100 to win, and both the draw and away win each rated at 50 out of 100, the safest angle is to back Shooting Stars to avoid defeat. Their early-tournament form (1 win, 0 goals conceded) supports this conservative stance.
• Goals Tip: Under 2.5 Total Goals. Tournament statistics show CS Sfaxien averaging 0.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded, while Shooting Stars average 1.0 scored and 0.0 conceded, and the first leg finished 1-0. Prediction advice explicitly leans towards a combination of “draw or Shooting Stars and under 2.5 goals”, reinforcing the expectation of a low-scoring encounter.
• Value Tip: Correct Score 0-0 or 1-0 Either Way (Small Stake). Given both sides’ limited attacking output so far and strong defensive numbers for Shooting Stars, narrow scorelines look the most plausible. For bettors seeking higher returns, splitting a small stake across 0-0 and 1-0 to either team aligns with the low-goal environment and the strong double-chance bias towards Shooting Stars.

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