CAF Champions League Final
The CAF Champions League final is the showpiece — and in the current format it is played over two legs, home and away, decided on aggregate. Here is how betting on it differs from a one-off final, and what to weigh.
A two-legged showpiece
Unlike a single neutral-venue final, this one is decided over two legs — one at each finalist's ground — with the winner settled on aggregate. That puts home advantage, the order of the legs and the running aggregate score back in play across both nights, and if the tie is level after both legs it goes to extra time and penalties. As with the earlier rounds, standard markets like 1X2 and over/under settle on a single leg's 90 minutes, so a 'draw' on the night can stand even though one club lifts the trophy on aggregate. The Caf Champions League betting page covers that rule in full.
How to approach final betting
Across two legs, markets are split over both nights: each leg's result, over/under goals, both teams to score, plus the overall to lift the trophy and to-qualify on aggregate. Finals often tighten up, so under-goals and a draw no bet on a leg can be sensible plays, and a side defending a first-leg lead changes how the second leg flows. For who is likely to be there — including Mamelodi Sundowns — see the Caf Champions League outright odds and the CAF Champions League guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CAF Champions League final one match or two legs?
In the current format the final is played over two legs, home and away, with the winner decided on aggregate. That brings home advantage and the leg order back into play, unlike a one-off neutral-venue final.
What happens if the final is level after both legs?
A level aggregate after both legs goes to extra time and, if still level, a penalty shoot-out. Note that standard 90-minute markets settle on each leg's regular-time result, not the aggregate or the shoot-out.