Red Arrows vs Forest Rangers Prediction: Hosts could go top of the standings

Red Arrows and Forest Rangers are set to face each other at Nkoloma Stadium in this Round 20 Zambia Super League clash. Now, let's delve into the details of this match and make a prediction.

In their recent matches, Red Arrows secured victories in four games, triumphing over Zanaco, Mutondo Stars, Nkana, and FC MUZA. However, their encounter with Green Eagles during this period resulted in a 1-2 defeat on the road. Across these matches, Red Arrows netted a total of 11 goals and conceded five.

For the current league season, Red Arrows maintained an average scoring rate of 1.44 goals per match. In terms of discipline, the home team accumulated 31 yellow cards and one red card. Notably, Red Arrows demonstrate proficiency in ball possession, boasting an average of 51.85% possession in this season.

Forest Rangers approach this match with one victory in their last five games, secured against Green Buffaloes. However, the visiting team faced only one defeat during this period, which occurred against Kabwe Warriors. Additionally, three matches concluded in draws against ZESCO United, Kansanshi Dynamos, and Zanaco. Throughout these fixtures, Forest Rangers netted four goals while conceding three.

In away games, Forest Rangers averaged a score of 1 goal per match and conceded an average of 0.95 goals. Possession statistics reveal a moderate performance, with an overall season average of 47.70%.

The home team stands a significant chance of claiming the top spot in the standings with a victory, given their impressive recent form. Considering their strong performance in recent matches, it appears they have another substantial opportunity to secure a win. Furthermore, given that many of their previous encounters concluded with goals from both sides, I anticipate a similar outcome in this matchup.