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CFFA vs Young Africans: prediction and stats

CAF Champions League2nd Preliminary RoundKick-off on October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)

CFFAYoung Africans

The Footlab AI model makes Young Africans the favourite at 46%, against 31% for a draw and 23% for CFFA. The most likely score is 0-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win CFFA vs Young Africans?

Young Africans is a heavy favourite: 2,001 Elo points against 1,536, a 465-point gap.

23%31%46%
CFFA winDrawYoung Africans win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for CFFA vs Young Africans

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

CFFA

4-3-3
  1. 7S. Razafindranaivo
  2. 20Tojo Claudel Ndimbitsoa Fanomezana
  3. 27Haja Mirija Fortunat Rasoanaivoarison
  1. 8Lalaina Cliver Rafanomezantsoa
  2. 12Marcio Carlos Ravelomanantsoa
  3. 9Tsito Miravo Nasandratra Razafindrasata
  1. 26Dieudonné Henri Rafanomezantsoa
  2. 29Tantely Avotraniaina Rabarijaona
  3. 19Rova Tantely Razafiisalama
  4. 2Mamitiana Randrianarivelo
  1. 28Andrianirina Rajomazandry

Young Africans

4-3-3
  1. 7M. Nzengeli
  2. 9C. Touré
  3. 13P. Shalulile
  1. 38Duke Ooga Abuya
  2. 10A. Andabwile
  3. 21K. Attohoula
  1. 4I. Bacca
  2. 15M. Hussein
  3. 23C. Boka
  4. 3B. Mwamnyeto
  1. 39D. Diarra

Computed on October 13, 2026 at 04:57 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 7 matches in all competitions, CFFA have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Young Africans have 13, 1 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

CFFA
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 12, 2026Lijabatho(away)1-1CAF Champions League
Sep 5, 2026Lijabatho(home)2-0CAF Champions League
Sep 17, 2022Royal Leopards(away)1-2CAF Champions League
Sep 11, 2022Royal Leopards(home)2-3CAF Champions League
Oct 17, 2021Interclube(home)0-3CAF Confederation Cup
Young Africans
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Simba(away)1-2Ligi kuu Bara
Sep 15, 2026Geita Gold(home)1-0Ligi kuu Bara
Sep 12, 2026Gaborone United(home)2-1CAF Champions League
Sep 5, 2026Gaborone United(away)1-1CAF Champions League
Aug 31, 2026Fountain Gate(away)2-0Ligi kuu Bara

How many goals should we expect?

CFFA score 1.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 7; Young Africans score 2.4 and concede 0.5. The model gives a 34% probability of over 2.5 goals and 40% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
CFFA1.11.424/74/7
Young Africans2.40.596/159/15

Over the last 7 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Young Africans6222548

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for CFFA vs Young Africans?
The Footlab AI model makes Young Africans the favourite at 46%, against 31% for a draw and 23% for CFFA.
Where and when is CFFA vs Young Africans played?
CFFA vs Young Africans is played on October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC), in the CAF Champions League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 34% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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