Interclube vs Bravos do Maquis Prediction: A draw will do these sides

Estádio Joaquim Dinis is set to host the round 18 Angola Girabola League match between Interclube and Bravos do Maquis. Both teams secured victories in their last league matches. Which team will maintain their momentum in this encounter?

In their recent matches, Interclube secured victories against Académica do Lobito, Desportivo Huíla, and Wiliete. However, they suffered defeats to Kabuscorp and Sporting de Cabinda in other encounters during this period. Across these matches, Interclube scored 4 goals and conceded 3. Their average goals per match in the current league season stands at 0.69. Interclube tends to struggle with ball retention, maintaining an average possession of 48.29% this season. As of now, Interclube occupies the 11th spot in the league standings with 16 points from 16 games.

Bravos do Maquis comes into this match with two wins in their last five games, defeating União de Malanje and C.R.D Libolo. However, they suffered losses to both Petro de Luanda and Sagrada Esperança in two other matches, but managed to secure a 1-1 draw against CD Lunda-Sul. Throughout these matches, Bravos do Maquis scored 4 goals while conceding 7. In away games, they averaged 0.71 goals scored per match and conceded 0.93. Their possession statistics have been lacking, with an overall average of 43.00% possession this season. Currently, Bravos do Maquis has accumulated 21 points from 16 league games, placing them 7th in the league standings.

This match is anticipated to be tightly contested, with both teams expected to put forth their best efforts. Historically, meetings between these two teams have been closely fought affairs with few goals, and this match may follow suit. While it's difficult to predict a winner, a draw seems likely and would likely be a satisfactory outcome for both sides at this juncture.