NAPSA Stars vs Lumwana Radiants Prediction: The home team is slightly better

In round 16 of the Zambia Super League, NAPSA Stars will play Lumwana Radiants at REIZ Arena, Lusaka. The previous time these two teams met, the home side secured maximum points. How will Lumwana, as the underdog, react to this one?

NAPSA Stars' last league game was against Kabwe Warriors, and they settled for a goalless draw. In the meantime, the home side head into this game with no wins in their last four encounters. NAPSA Stars lost to Green Buffaloes and Power Dynamos in that run while drawing FC MUZA. In fact, in their previous home matches, NAPSA Stars won twice, defeating Nchanga Rangers and Red Arrows. This season, NAPSA Stars have 18 points from 15 games, leaving them seated in the 14th spot. 

Lumwana Radiants took on ZESCO United the previous time out and settled for a 1-1 draw. In that encounter, Lumwana Radiants settled for a goalless draw at halftime, and in the 68th minute, Benjamin Mukanda put them in the lead. However, a Tandi Mwape strike in the 78th minute from the spot saw Lumwana Radiants being denied maximum points. In the meantime, Lumwana Radiants head into this game with one win in their last five games, coming against Mutondo Stars. With ten points, Lumwana Radiants sit 17th in the standings, scoring seven goals while conceding twenty. 

Lumwana Radiants are playing way below par and do not look ready to compete. While NAPSA Stars have not dominated this fixture well, the visiting Lumwana Radiants have been very poor defensively this season. The odds favour NAPSA Stars at home, and while Lumwana Radiants have not competed enough this season, a win for the home side is the best option. While their last meetings have ended with few goals, a similar outcome is also expected here.