Trident vs Kabwe Warriors Prediction: Visitors won’t drop points here

In Week 19 of the Zambia Super League, Trident is set to face Kabwe Warriors at Shinde Stadium. Let's delve into the details of this upcoming match.

Trident

In their recent matches, Trident has struggled to secure a single victory, facing defeats against ZESCO United, Green Buffaloes, and Kansanshi Dynamos. Their most favorable results in the last five games were draws against Konkola Blades and Power Dynamos. During this period, Trident scored three goals but conceded seven. On average, they scored 0.59 goals per match in the current league season. Notably, Trident has encountered challenges in ball retention, with an average possession of 50.00% throughout this season.

Kabwe Warriors

Kabwe Warriors approaches this upcoming match with two victories in their last five games, securing wins against Nkana and Forest Rangers. They faced a defeat against Mutondo, and two fixtures ended in draws against Red Arrows and FC MUZA. In these matches, Kabwe Warriors scored three goals while conceding three. In away games, their performance shows an average of 1.11 goals scored per match and 0.83 goals conceded. Notably, Kabwe Warriors has demonstrated good ball possession, averaging 52.08% throughout the current season.

Analysis and Predictions

The home team, Trident, has faced considerable challenges this season, displaying a lack of serious play. Conversely, Kabwe Warriors have demonstrated strong competitiveness, entering this match on an unbeaten run of three matches. Expectations are high for them to continue their positive streak. Additionally, foreseeing a conservative style of play in this matchup, a smart bet on a low goal count seems plausible, with the visitors holding an edge.