Green Buffaloes vs Trident Prediction: Hosts will win this time

Sunset Stadium is set to host the Zambia Super League clash between Green Buffaloes and Trident in round 17. Both teams come into this matchup without securing a victory in their recent matches. Now, let's delve into the comprehensive details of the teams' recent performances to make a prediction. 

In their recent matches, Green Buffaloes have struggled to secure a win. Their fixtures against Red Arrows, Nkana, and Forest Rangers all ended in draws, while their matches against Mutondo Stars and FC MUZA also concluded in draws, with scores of 0-0 and 1-1, respectively. During this period, Green Buffaloes scored three goals but conceded nine. Their average goal per match stands at 0.81 in the current league season. In terms of discipline, the home team received 35 yellow cards and 3 red cards. Despite their challenging results, Green Buffaloes have shown proficiency in ball possession, averaging 50.82% possession throughout the season.

Trident comes into this match without a win in their last five games. Their recent encounter with ZESCO United resulted in a 2-3 defeat. However, matches against Prison Leopards, Nkwazi, Konkola Blades, and Power Dynamos all concluded with draws. In these games, the away team managed to score four goals while conceding five. In away matches, Trident averaged 0.53 goals scored per game and conceded 1. Notably, Trident has maintained a solid ball possession rate, averaging 51.50% throughout the season.

Both teams have not demonstrated top-quality play recently, although Trident has suffered only one defeat in their recent matches. Despite this, Green Buffaloes, playing at home and showing improvement in both attack and defense, are anticipated to secure a victory in a match that is expected to involve a significant amount of defensive play.