ASC Kara welcome ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Champions League first qualifying round, with a place in the next stage on the line. CheckLive's model favours the home side, giving ASC Kara a 59% win probability, though the signal is only medium — the away side has every chance and a draw would be no surprise.
ASC Kara are unbeaten in five domestic outings, with a 0-0 draw against Entente 2, a 2-1 win over Gbohloesu, two draws with Gomido (0-0 and 2-2) and a 1-0 win over AC Barracuda. ASEC Mimosas have lost only once in five, beating Club Omnisports de Korhogo 2-0 in the Super Cup, losing 1-0 to FC Osa, drawing 1-1 with Zoman FC and then winning 2-0 and 1-0 against FC San Pedro and Inova Sca respectively.
The sides have met twice before, with one win apiece; the most recent meeting, in the CAF Confederations Cup in September 2024, went the way of ASEC Mimosas, 2-0. Kara's recent habit of grinding out tight results suggests they will be hard to break down, while ASEC's form is harder to read given the mix of competitions. Expect a cautious first leg.
