Zambia vs Chad Prediction: The Zambians will capitalize on fairly experienced Chad side

The Chipolopolo of Zambia will host the Republic of Chad at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Friday. Zambia will be confident of securing one of the two spots on the standings following their win over Sierra Leone, and a win here would further strengthen their chances of making it to the next phase. 

Zambia

FIFA Ranking: 93rd

Last five matches: LLLLW

The hosts' three matches without a win ended when they fought tooth and nail to secure the maximum points against Sierra Leone. Their first victory was not smooth sailing as the guests scored twice while Zambia responded three times. 

Avram Grant men are aware that three points are non-negotiable against their guests, and with the quality on board, we expect a back-to-back win from the hosts. 

Patson Daka, who have scored three goals each in this qualifying round to ensure their team remain in the second spot on the log, have been absent for his side in recent games. 

Zambia have picked up six points from a combined fifteen in all competitions, scoring six and conceding eight goals. 

Chad

FIFA Ranking: 177th

Last five games: WLLDL

Les São team head here with a negative stalemate against Sierra Leone in their opening group game and bowed to a (0-2) defeat on their ground against Ivory Coast. They were unable to hold on to the ball against such an aggressive opponent and were lucky to have conceded twice. 

Chad have not had any success in continental football since they were founded in 1962. Chad made it to this group after eliminating Mauritius in the preliminary stage. The back-to-back wins over their opponent were their first since 2015. Chad hardly engages in friendly games, and they have lost four consecutive games in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 

Chad's last appearance in this tournament ended in a fourth-place finish, picking one point from a combined eighteen.

Expert Betting Tips

Zambia have struggled lately but head here with a (3-2) win over Sierra Leone. The Chipolopolo have been terrible at the back, failing to keep a clean sheet over their last twelve games in all competitions. At the same time, Chad have managed two wins since 2015, which was against a lowly-ranked Mauritius. They are not a football-playing nation, and we think Zambia will take advantage of their weak defense.

We anticipate a decent start from the hosts, and we think they might get a halftime victory here for 1.81. With the absence of Patson Daka of Leicester City, Kennedy Musonda is expected to lead the line, and we belive he'll to get a goal here.

Both sides have serious players who know how to score; bet on BTTS for 2.90.

Good luck!