Atlético Luanda vs Desportivo Huíla Prediction: Home team is the favorite

Estádio 11 de Novembro will host the Angola Girabola League encounter between Atlético Luanda and Desportivo Huíla. The last meeting between these teams ended in a goalless draw. How will this encounter end?

Atlético Luanda will enter the season hoping to secure another league win. Last season, the home team finished top of the standings with 67 points from 28 matches. In those matches, Atlético Luanda scored 58 goals while conceding 11. In their last matches into this, Atlético Luanda are unbeaten in 14 consecutive matches, winning 11 and drawing 3. 

Desportivo Huíla will hope for a better performance this season after a strong 2023/2024 season. In the previous season, Desportivo Huíla accumulated 41 points from 28 matches. In those matches, Desportivo Huíla scored 24 goals while conceding 25, while finishing 6th in the standings. Heading into this match, Desportivo Huíla have two wins, drawing two and losing one. 

This is going to be a competitive encounter with the two teams playing at the top level. While Atlético Luanda have the better team and the better squad, Desportivo Huíla's recent performances have been impressive. This could be a game for both teams to grab, but I expect Atlético Luanda to open the league with a win at home.