Nkana vs Nchanga Rangers Prediction: A draw should satisfy both teams

Nkana Stadium will host the Zambia Super League game between Nkana and Nchanga Rangers. Heading into this game, the two teams were not able to secure a win in their last league encounter. How will they approach this one?

Nkana will look to secure a win at home after consecutive league defeats. Last weekend, this team took on the Green Eagles on the road and suffered a 2-1 defeat. In that game, Nkana did level in the 45+3 minute, thanks to Harrison Chisala’s strike, but Tonka Tweende’s brace was enough to seal maximum points for his side. However, Nkana have faced defeats in three of their last five matches, two others against ZESCO United and Atl. Lusaka. This season, Nkana have six points from seven matches, leaving them seated in the 16th spot. 

Nchanga Rangers picked a point against Nkwazi last weekend and will look to do better here. In that encounter, Nchanga Rangers came from behind through Mohamed Soumahoro’s strike to take a point after being behind from the spot in the 22nd minute. In the meantime, Nchanga Rangers have failed to win any of their last four matches, losing two and drawing two. This season, Nchanga Rangers have picked eight points from a possible 24, leaving them seated 13th in the standings. 

The two teams have a lot to give in this fixture, and they can not afford to lose points. While Nkana are at home, the home team has lost their last matches, while Nchanga have failed to also win any of their last matchups. The two teams have a lot to do and have to get their job done here. This will be a competitive and close contest, but with the two teams not playing at the top level, I expect them to rely on defensive play, a game with the possibility of few goals.