Green Buffaloes vs Konkola Blades Prediction: Hosts expected to win here

Green Buffaloes and Konkola Blades are set to face each other in a Zambia Super League round 22 clash at Edwin Imboela Stadium. Let's preview the upcoming match and make a prediction.

Green Buffaloes are currently facing a challenging streak, having gone three consecutive matches without a win. In their latest fixture, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nkwazi on the road. Nkwazi took the lead in the sixth minute with a goal from Mathews Mashimikilo. Despite an improved second-half performance that saw John Kosamu equalize for Green Buffaloes, Wezzy Kumwenda's 78th-minute goal secured the win for Nkwazi. This loss followed a previous draw against Prison Leopards and a 2-1 defeat against NAPSA Stars. As they enter their next match, Green Buffaloes find themselves with 24 points from 21 matches, currently holding the 14th position in the league standings.

Konkola Blades enter this match on an impressive unbeaten run of ten matches. In their recent outing against ZESCO United, they showcased resilience by securing a draw, with Francis Mubanga's 77th-minute goal leveling the scores after Lindo Mkhota had given ZESCO United the lead before halftime. Examining Konkola Blades' unbeaten streak, they secured victories in three matches, while others concluded in draws. Notably, the team's last league defeat occurred against Nkana in a 1-2 home loss in November 2023.

The two teams exhibit distinct styles of play, and their contrasting forms heading into this match indicate the potential for a challenging encounter. Despite Konkola Blades appearing to be in better condition, their struggle to secure victories raises doubts about their reliability in this match. Given the host's urgent need for a win following a series of subpar performances, I am favoring them to emerge victorious in what is expected to be a defensively oriented game.