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, the Tunisian side must overturn a narrow deficit at home to keep their continental campaign alive.

The first leg on 05 September 2026 at Lekan Salami Stadium finished 1-0 to Shooting Stars, leaving the Nigerian club in a strong position ahead of the return match. CS Sfaxien now need at least a one-goal win to stay in the tie, while Shooting Stars can afford a draw and still progress. This preview covers CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars prediction, head-to-head record, likely lineups, team news and betting tips based on early Confederation Cup statistics.

With both teams still in the very early stages of their CAF Confederation Cup season, sample sizes are small, but the first-leg pattern and the limited tournament stats already give a clear picture: Shooting Stars have the edge in form and defensive solidity, while CS Sfaxien are under pressure to find their first goal of the campaign.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Key Stats

• CS Sfaxien have played 1 CAF Confederation Cup match this season, losing 1-0 away and failing to score.
• The only recorded head-to-head so far came on 05 September 2026, with Shooting Stars beating CS Sfaxien 1-0 in Ibadan.
• In their 1 Confederation Cup game, Shooting Stars have scored 1 goal, kept 1 clean sheet and have not conceded.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars — Tale of the Tape

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

Group standings and points are not yet published, but early tournament statistics already underline the contrasting starts. CS Sfaxien have played 1 match in the CAF Confederation Cup, losing 1-0 away, with 0 goals scored and 1 conceded. They have also failed to score in that outing and have yet to record a clean sheet.

Shooting Stars, by contrast, have made the perfect start: 1 match played, 1 win, 1 goal scored and a clean sheet. Their 1-0 home victory is also their biggest win and only result so far, but it puts them in control of this preliminary round tie. Over such a small sample, defensive resilience stands out most: Shooting Stars have not conceded in the competition, while CS Sfaxien have already been breached once and have not yet found the net.

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Key Matchups

CS Sfaxien defence vs Shooting Stars attack

With no individual scorer or assist data available, the key battle is collective rather than centred on a single star. CS Sfaxien’s tournament statistics show 1 goal conceded in 1 match, with that goal arriving in the 16–30 minute window. They have failed to score and have no clean sheets, underlining that their margin for error at home is slim.

Shooting Stars’ attack has been efficient if not prolific: 1 goal scored in 1 match, also in the 16–30 minute period, and an average of 1.0 goal per game. For a side that only needs a draw or a narrow defeat to progress, that ability to strike early and then manage the game could be decisive. The contest between Sfaxien’s back line and a Nigerian front unit that has already found a way through once will be central to the tie.

CS Sfaxien forwards vs Shooting Stars back line

At the other end, CS Sfaxien’s forwards must transform a blunt start into something more incisive. Across their single Confederation Cup outing, they average 0.0 goals per game and have failed to score. All their under/over goal thresholds up to 4.5 sit on the “under” side, reflecting a completely goalless attack so far.

Shooting Stars’ defence, meanwhile, has been flawless: 0 goals conceded, 1 clean sheet, and their under/over profile shows they have stayed under 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 goals against in their only match. For CS Sfaxien to turn the tie around, they must break a back line that has not yet been breached in this Confederation Cup campaign.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have only just started to write their head-to-head story in continental competition, with the first leg in Nigeria setting the early tone.

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

CS Sfaxien vs Shooting Stars Prediction

Stats suggest a finely balanced second leg. Shooting Stars come into the match with clear momentum: their recent tournament form is a win, with 1 goal scored and none conceded. CS Sfaxien’s recent form is the mirror image — a defeat, 0 scored and 1 conceded — and they also failed to score in that outing. The comparison metrics underline this contrast, with Shooting Stars leading comprehensively in form, attack and defence indices.

The prediction model gives CS Sfaxien a 0% chance of winning in regulation, with the draw and an away win each rated at 50%. That reflects a strong expectation that Shooting Stars will at least avoid defeat. Given the aggregate situation and the advice pointing towards a double chance (draw or Shooting Stars) combined with a low total goals line, a cagey, low-scoring contest looks likely. CS Sfaxien should be more assertive at home, but Shooting Stars’ organised defence and first-leg advantage may allow them to manage the tempo and grind out the result they need.

Predicted Score: CS Sfaxien 0-1 Shooting Stars

CS Sfaxien Recent Form

In CAF Confederation Cup action, CS Sfaxien’s recent form is poor. They have played 1 match, losing 1-0 away. That outing saw them concede once in the first half and fail to score, leaving them with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat so far in this campaign, no clean sheets and one instance of failing to score.

Shooting Stars Recent Form

Shooting Stars’ recent Confederation Cup form is strong. They have played 1 match, a 1-0 home victory over CS Sfaxien. That result gives them 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats, with 1 goal scored, 0 conceded and a clean sheet. Their early tournament trajectory is positive in both attack and defence.

CS Sfaxien Possible Starting Lineup

Potential key players for CS Sfaxien (grouped by position):
Goalkeepers: A. Dahmen, M. Gaaloul, A. Hallaoui, M. A. Jamiaa;
Defenders: A. Akid, H. Baccar, M. Ben Ali, R. Derbali, Y. Habchia, A. Maâloul, H. Mathlouthi, M. Mhadhebi, K. Mundeko;
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.

With no confirmed lineups or injury list, CS Sfaxien have a deep squad to choose from. Experienced defenders such as A. Maâloul and H. Mathlouthi could be crucial in balancing the need to chase the game with defensive stability, while attackers like J. Loulendo and M. Rahmani will be under pressure to deliver the goals that have so far been missing in this Confederation Cup campaign. Tactically, they are likely to adopt an aggressive but controlled shape, pushing more numbers forward than in the first leg while trying not to leave themselves exposed to counters.

Shooting Stars Possible Starting Lineup

Potential key players for Shooting Stars (grouped by position):
Goalkeepers: C. Dawariomi, E. Godgift, 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 have options across the pitch and can set up to protect their first-leg lead. With a back line that has already kept a clean sheet in this tie, they are likely to prioritise defensive organisation, using energetic midfielders like S. Amos or T. Azeez and a mobile front line to threaten on the break. The depth in attacking positions gives them flexibility to adjust if they need a goal, but the primary focus will be on maintaining structure and game control.

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

Based on current tournament form, head-to-head and the prediction percentages, here are three betting angles to consider:

• Result Tip: Double chance – Draw or Shooting Stars. With CS Sfaxien given a 0% win probability and both the draw and away win rated at 50%, backing Shooting Stars to avoid defeat aligns with both the first-leg result and the underlying form profile.
• Goals Tip: Under 2.5 total goals. The advice points directly to a low-scoring game, and the early Confederation Cup stats support that: CS Sfaxien have yet to score and average 0.0 goals per match, while Shooting Stars average 1.0 scored and 0.0 conceded. Both teams’ under/over profiles sit firmly on the “under” side across all thresholds.
• Value Tip: Shooting Stars to qualify. Even if individual match odds are unavailable, Shooting Stars’ combination of a 1-0 first-leg lead, a clean sheet record and a 50% win plus 50% draw probability for the second leg suggests they are well placed to progress. Their defensive solidity and ability to manage tight scorelines provide value in qualification markets.

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