Power Dynamos vs Green Buffaloes Prediction: Hosts can’t afford to drop points

Power Dynamos, propelled by their strong league performance, will face Green Buffaloes at Arthur Davis Stadium in the upcoming round 23 of the Zambia Super League. In their previous clash, Green Buffaloes emerged victorious with a 3-1 win at their home ground. Will the tables turn in favor of Power Dynamos this time, or will Green Buffaloes maintain their dominance on the road? 

In recent fixtures, Power Dynamos secured victories in three matches against Prison Leopards, Nkwazi, and Green Eagles. However, encounters with Konkola Blades and ZESCO United concluded in identical 1-1 draws. Throughout these matches, Power Dynamos displayed an impressive offensive and defensive performance, scoring ten goals while conceding just two.

In the current league season, Power Dynamos has maintained an average of 1.41 goals per match. Notably, the team excels in ball retention, boasting an average possession of 54.00% this season.

Green Buffaloes head into this match with two victories in their last five games, defeating Mufulira Wanderers and Konkola Blades. However, they faced challenges in matches against NAPSA Stars and Nkwazi, with one fixture resulting in a draw against Prison Leopards. Across these encounters, the away team netted nine goals while conceding eight.

In away games, Green Buffaloes maintained an average of 1.09 goals scored per match and conceded 1.23. The team, unfortunately, accumulated 49 yellow cards and 3 red cards due to disciplinary reasons. Impressively, Green Buffaloes exhibit strong ball possession, boasting an average of 50.94% overall in this season.

Both teams have displayed intense competitiveness throughout the season, with their previous encounters being closely contested. However, Power Dynamos have a strong need for this match to enhance their chances of success in the league. Given their current unbeaten run, it is anticipated that they will approach the game with high motivation to secure a victory.

Additionally, Green Buffaloes have consistently found the net in their recent league matches, suggesting a likelihood of a similar scenario in this encounter. Therefore, considering a bet on goals seems to be a viable option, given the offensive capabilities of both teams.