🔊 An intriguing clash awaits as Botswana and Zambia face off to determine who advances to the semifinals from Group D. Let's not forget, Group D consists of three teams, meaning each team plays two matches. Currently, the Comoros Islands lead the group, having completed their matches and amassed a total of four points. Can Botswana defeat Zambia and surpass the Comoros Islands on head-to-head criteria to secure a spot in the COSAFA Cup semifinals?
Head-to-Head
📊 Analytical review of past official encounters between Botswana and Zambia:
- 6 matches played;
- home wins – 1, away wins – 4, draws – 1;
- goals scored (home/away) – 5 to 8;
- average total goals per match – 2.17.
Botswana Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the COSAFA Cup, with Comoros hosting Botswana. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Botswana vs Comoros):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Botswana's national team played to a goalless draw in their first match against the Comoros. Following this, the Comoros narrowly defeated Zambia. As a result, the Comoros currently have 4 points with a goal difference of plus one. If Botswana manage a more decisive victory over Zambia than the Comoros did, the Zebras will secure the top spot and advance to the semifinals. This is because their head-to-head with the Comoros ended in a draw, and Botswana would have superior tiebreakers.
Zambia Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the COSAFA Cup, with Zambia hosting Comoros. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Zambia vs Comoros):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Zambia's hopes of reaching the semifinals were dashed following a 1-0 defeat to Comoros and Botswana earning at least a point against the same opponents. As a result, the most decorated team in COSAFA Cup history, with seven titles to their name, will exit the tournament after their upcoming match. Zambia could either spoil Botswana's chances by avoiding defeat or aid Comoros if they fall to the "Zebras."
Outcome Prediction
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters – 6;
- Home wins – 1, Away wins – 4, Draws – 1.
Statistics: Botswana vs Zambia
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Botswana have not won in their last 6 matches (COSAFA Cup).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 0.83, by away team - 1.33;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.17;
- Both teams scored: overall - 4 times; at the home team's ground - 0 times.
- Total under 2.5 goals occurred in 6 of Botswana's last 7 matches.
- Total under 2.5 goals occurred in Zambia's last 5 matches consecutively (COSAFA Cup).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters – 6;
- Both teams scored overall - 4 times;
- At the home team's ground - 0 times.
Editorial Prediction
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