**Al-Merrikh's got the recent edge here** — they just beat Power Dynamos 1-0 in the reverse fixture, and home-ground advantage doesn't get much spicier than a CAF Champions League shootout. 🔥

Power Dynamos are chasing redemption after that loss, but they've been shaky (1W in their last five). Al-Merrikh aren't exactly flying either — they've drawn two of their last three — but momentum matters in cup knockouts.

Key storylines:

- **Al-Merrikh's recent 1-0 win** over Power Dynamos gives them serious confidence going into the return leg
- **Power Dynamos' defensive frailties** (back-to-back 1-0 defeats before the Red Arrows win) could get exploited again
- **Both sides' inconsistency** means this is a proper coin flip — the team that controls the midfield wins

Expected lineups:

- **Power Dynamos**: W. Mwanza, J. Soko, D. Chanda, S. A. Bamidele, K. Chiboni, O. Tembo, F. Mulambia, C. Mphasi, D. Adoko, R. Manyanga, I. Ankobo
- **Al-Merrikh Khartoum Club**: A. A. M. Osman, A. Adam, A. A. M. Adam, A. Yousif, A. B. Gamal, A. A. A. Suliman, A. M. Faisal, A. A. Mussa, A. Mubarak, A. Bangoura, F. G. Razafimaro

Prediction:

**Al-Merrikh 1–0 Power Dynamos** — the Sudanese side leans on their head-to-head advantage and home comfort to edge through. ⚽