Green Eagles vs Konkola Prediction: Hosts won’t disappoint

Green Eagles and Konkola are set to face off at Choma Independence Stadium in this Zambia Super League fixture. Now, let's delve into the details of the match and make a prediction for this encounter.

In their recent matches, Green Eagles secured victories in three games against Prison Leopards, Red Arrows, and Mutondo Stars. However, they faced an unexpected home defeat against Nkwazi, while one game concluded in a draw against Zanaco. Across these fixtures, Green Eagles scored 9 goals and conceded 4. Their average goals per match in the current league season stand at 1.22. In terms of discipline, the home team received 26 yellow cards and one red card. Notably, Green Eagles exhibit a lower ball possession ability, with an average possession of 47.56% in this season.

Konkola heads into this match with two victories in their last five games against Mufulira Wanderers and Nkwazi. However, the other matches in that span resulted in draws with Trident, NAPSA Stars, and Prison Leopards. Across these fixtures, Konkola scored five goals while conceding two. In away games, they averaged 0.61 goals scored per match and 0.89 goals conceded. Konkola's ball possession is not particularly strong, with an average of 48.60% overall in this season.

Both teams possess notable qualities, indicating a match characterized by strong offensive and defensive play. The home advantage at Choma Independence Stadium is likely to be a significant boost for Green Eagles, leveraging their league experience to gain an edge. While Konkola is expected to make an impact in the match, Green Eagles are favored to perform well and secure goals.