Sagrada vs Uniao de Malanje Prediction: Expect goals here

Sagrada and Uniao de Malanje will face off at Estádio Municipal dos Coqueiros in this round 18 fixture of the Angola Girabola League. The hosts are considered favorites heading into this match, while the visiting team enters as the underdogs.

In their recent matches, Sagrada recorded three victories against Primeiro de Agosto, Bravos do Maquis, and Santa Rita. However, their away game against São Salvador resulted in a 0-2 defeat, although they managed to secure a 1-1 draw against CD Lunda-Sul. Across these matches, Sagrada scored a total of six goals while conceding three. Their average goals per match in the current league season stands at 1.43. Additionally, Sagrada Esperança demonstrates proficiency in ball possession, maintaining an average possession of 52.50% this season. Currently placed 3rd in the league standings after 12 games, Sagrada has accumulated 34 points, scoring 23 goals and conceding 7 in the process.

União de Malanje comes into this match with just one win in their recent games, which came against Santa Rita. However, they suffered a 1-0 defeat on the road against Primeiro de Agosto. Their other matches during this period ended in draws against Desportivo Huíla, São Salvador, and Académica do Lobito. Throughout these matches, the visiting team scored 6 goals while conceding five. In away games, União de Malanje averaged 0.8 goals scored per match and conceded 1.27. Their ball possession statistics are not particularly strong, with an overall average of 45.00% possession this season. In the league standings, Uniao de Malanje currently sits 12th with 15 points from 16 games, scoring 14 goals and conceding 21.

Following their defeat to São Salvador, Sagrada is expected to bounce back with a stronger performance. However, Uniao de Malanje has proven to be a tough opponent for all teams and will likely aim to maintain that reputation. While this game is anticipated to be highly competitive, Sagrada is considered the stronger team, and I predict they will emerge victorious in a match that could see goals scored by both sides.