Zanaco vs Red Arrows Prediction: Both sides are of same level

In this round 15 Zambia Super League match, Zanaco and Red Arrows will face each other at Sunset Stadium. In their last encounter, both teams played to a draw, and as they prepare for this match, they will be eager for a more favorable outcome. Let's delve into the match previews and make a prediction.

Zanaco

In their recent matches, Zanaco secured victories in two games against Kansanshi and Kabwe Warriors. However, they faced a loss to Green Buffaloes, and two games ended in draws against ZESCO United and Green Eagles. Throughout these matches, Zanaco scored four goals and conceded three. Their average goal-scoring rate in the current league season is 1 goal per match. In terms of discipline, the home team received 38 yellow cards and one red card. Notably, Zanaco seems to struggle with ball possession, averaging 45.92% possession in this season.

Red Arrows

Red Arrows head into this match with one win in their last five games, securing a victory against Green Buffaloes. However, they faced defeats against ZESCO United and Kansanshi, and two fixtures ended in draws against Power Dynamos and Kabwe Warriors. During this period, the away team scored 7 goals and conceded 6. In away games, Red Arrows averaged 1.36 goals per match while conceding 0.71. The team accumulated 19 yellow cards and one red card. Notably, Red Arrows have maintained good ball possession, averaging 51.40% overall in this season.

Expert Betting Tips

These two teams seem evenly matched, and there's little or no expected difference in their playing styles. While I would have leaned towards supporting the visitors for a win, playing on the road poses a significant challenge for them. Consequently, with the hosts likely to display resilience and composure, I anticipate this match ending in a 1-1 draw.