Nkana vs Forest Rangers Prediction: Can Nkana get things right this time?

The Zambia Super League game between Nkana and Forest Rangers will take place at Nkana Stadium. In their last meetings, both sides had one win apiece, with other encounters ending in a draw. Let's preview this game and make predictions. 

Nkana are coming off a dominant performance against Indeni the previous time out and will look to extend that performance here. In that game, Nkana took a 1-0 lead at halftime, with Idris IIlunga Mbombo opening the day in the 7th minute. However, Charles Zulu and Christopher Itaka's second-half strikes were enough to seal maximum points for Nkana at the end of full-time. Heading into this game, Nkana have won their last three matches, defeating Red Arrows and Mufulira in that run. With 16 points, Nkana sit 8th in the standings, scoring thirteen goals and conceding eight. 

Forest Rangers are coming off a home defeat to Nkwazi and will look to respond with a better performance. In an encounter that ended 0-2, Susu Mukabanga and Christopher Chola netted for Nkwazi, with Forest Rangers conceding in each half. However, the visiting team failed to pick a win in any of their last four games, losing to Mutondo Stars in that run while drawing ZESCO United and NAPSA Stars. With one league win in their last ten league matches, Forest Rangers sit 12th in the standings, scoring 14 goals and conceding 14 while boasting 13 points. 

Nkana are playing so well now, and they deserve to win this game. Looking at the opposing team, their level of performance have dropped heavily since the middle of October, and it is tough to trust them. Nkana have shown character, and despite struggling in this fixture in the last meetings, their incredible form at the moment should be a momentum boost for them. Also, with Forest Rangers boasting of a strong offensive output, we should expect goals from the two teams at full-time.