Al Hilal Benghazi vs Al Mahdia Prediction: Benghazi experience will be a big boost for them

In round 1 of the Libya Premier League, Al Hilal Benghazi will play Al Mahdia in Group 2 at Sirte Stadium. The two teams will meet for the first time in their history. Which side makes history?

Al Hilal Benghazi will head into the new season hoping to get things right. This team pulled off a strong performance in the previous season, finishing third in the regular season with 32 points from 18 matches. In the meantime, Al Hilal Benghazi could only finish fourth spot with six points from five games, scoring nine goals while conceding five in the championship group. However, Al Hilal Benghazi head into this game Al Hilal Benghazi have three wins, one draw and one defeat.

Al Mahdia will head into this game, hoping to show competitiveness. The newly promoted side finished second in the First Division the previous season. In 14 league games in Group 1, Al Mahdia had 24 points, scoring 17 goals while conceding 15. In the meantime, Al Mahdia's recent games saw them defeat Aljazeera Sabha and Al Aml SC while drawing Al Nahda Sabha. However, it is worth noting that prior encounters to that run of games saw them lose six consecutive games. 

Al Hilal Benghazi have the experience, quality squad and the level of play needed in games like this, and I expect them to excel. While Al Mahdia are coming on the big stage for the first time, taking on a side like Al Hilal, Benghazi will not be easy for them. The two teams could be at their best, but both in offence and defence, Al Hilal Benghazi are on a higher level, and I expect them to win with goals.