Green Buffaloes FC vs Forest Rangers Prediction: Expect a tough top table battle

Green Buffaloes FC will play host to Forest Rangers as part of round 22 of the Zambia Super League on Saturday at Edwin Imboela Stadium. The squad playing at home is now ranked fourth in the league, while the Forest Rangers, who are on the road, have a three-point lead over the Green Buffaloes and are currently ranked second in the Super League.

The Green Buffaloes' previous games included a win over Chambishi, a loss to Man United Zambia Academy, and three draws with Zanaco, Nchanga Rangers, and Nkana. The Green Buffaloes' most recent encounter was a loss to Man United Zambia Academy. Green Buffaloes were able to score five goals while also allowing three goals to be scored against them. During the current league season, Green Buffaloes have scored 1.24 goals on average in every game they have played. Regarding conduct during the match, the home team was issued a total of 32 yellow cards and 2 red cards. The Green Buffaloes are unable to maintain control of the ball, as evidenced by their season-long average of only 50 percent during this campaign.

Forest Rangers come into this match having won two of their most recent five matches against Buildcon and Zanaco. However, they have also played to ties in three of their most recent matchups against ZESCO United, Kansanshi Dynamos, and Kabwe Warriors. The club was successful in scoring nine goals while only allowing three to be scored against them. When playing away from home, Forest Rangers scored an average of one goal per game and allowed an average of 0.48 goals against. There was one red card and 12 yellow cards handed out to the team. The overall percentage of time that the Forest Rangers have had possession of the ball throughout this season is a very respectable 50.25%.

The Green Buffaloes and the Forest Rangers have played each other a total of 29 times over the past few seasons, with the Green Buffaloes coming out on top 11 times and the Forest Rangers taking home 7 victories. There were 11 games that were decided by a tie. In those matchups between the two teams, Green Buffaloes scored 30 goals, while Forest Rangers only managed to score 29. Due to the fact that both clubs competing in this match possess potent offensive capabilities, it is very certain that goals will be scored during the course of the contest.