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Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Levy Mwanawasa Stadium

Scoring Trends

Zambia

Sierra Leone

0.38

Goals Scored

1.25

Goals Conceded

0.83

0.60 Expected Goals (xG) 1.13

38%

Over 1.5

67%

25%

Over 2.5

33%

25%

Over 3.5

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Zambia hold a slight statistical advantage, though this match remains competitive. The game flow could swing back and forth as teams find their rhythm.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. The data points towards a tight game, making 'Under' markets particularly attractive. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win44%

Draw23%

Away Win33%

Goals & Scoring

BTTS/GG: Yes43%

Over 1.5 Goals76%

Over 2.5 Goals48%

Match Events

28'

Musonda K.

Assist: Musonda L.

30'

Chaiwa M.

33'

Kargbo A.

Previous Encounters

19 Nov 24 AFR

Sierra Leone

0:2

✓ Zambia

10 Sept 24 AFR

Zambia ✓

3:2

Sierra Leone

23 Jan 96 AFR

Zambia ✓

4:0

Sierra Leone

28 Mar 94 AFR

Zambia

0:0

Sierra Leone

Recent Form (Last 5)

Zambia

Home Team

31 Mar

Argentina

5 : 0

Zambia

29 Dec

Zambia

0 : 3

Morocco

26 Dec

Zambia

0 : 0

Comoros

22 Dec

Mali

1 : 1

Zambia

16 Dec

D.R. Congo

2 : 0

Zambia

Sierra Leone

Away Team

30 Mar

Azerbaijan

2 : 1

Sierra Leone

12 Oct

Djibouti

1 : 2

Sierra Leone

08 Oct

Sierra Leone

0 : 1

Burkina Faso

09 Sept

Sierra Leone

2 : 0

Ethiopia

04 Sept

Guinea Bissau

1 : 1

Sierra Leone

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Comoros	6	3	3	0	7:4	12
2	Tunisia	6	3	1	2	7:6	10
3	Gambia	6	2	2	2	6:6	8
4	Madagascar	6	0	2	4	4:8	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Morocco	6	6	0	0	26:2	18
2	Gabon	6	3	1	2	7:9	10
3	Lesotho	6	1	1	4	2:13	4
4	Central Africa	6	1	0	5	3:14	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	6	4	2	0	12:2	14
2	Botswana	6	2	2	2	4:7	8
3	Mauritania	6	2	1	3	3:6	7
4	Cape Verde	6	1	1	4	3:7	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Nigeria	6	3	2	1	9:3	11
2	Benin	6	2	2	2	7:7	8
3	Rwanda	6	2	2	2	5:7	8
4	Libya	6	1	2	3	3:7	5

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Algeria	6	5	1	0	16:2	16
2	Equatorial Guinea	6	2	2	2	5:8	8
3	Togo	6	1	2	3	7:10	5
4	Liberia	6	1	1	4	4:12	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Angola	6	4	2	0	7:2	14
2	Sudan	6	2	2	2	4:6	8
3	Niger	6	2	1	3	7:6	7
4	Ghana	6	0	3	3	3:7	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Zambia	6	4	1	1	7:4	13
2	Ivory Coast	6	4	0	2	12:3	12
3	Sierra Leone	6	1	2	3	5:10	5
4	Chad	6	0	3	3	1:8	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	D.R. Congo	6	4	0	2	7:3	12
2	Tanzania	6	3	1	2	5:4	10
3	Guinea	6	3	0	3	9:5	9
4	Ethiopia	6	1	1	4	3:12	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Mali	6	4	2	0	10:1	14
2	Mozambique	6	3	2	1	9:5	11
3	Guinea Bissau	6	1	2	3	4:6	5
4	Eswatini	6	0	2	4	2:13	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Cameroon	6	4	2	0	8:2	14
2	Zimbabwe	6	2	3	1	6:4	9
3	Kenya	6	1	3	2	4:7	6
4	Namibia	6	0	2	4	2:7	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Africa	6	4	2	0	16:5	14
2	Uganda	6	4	1	1	8:5	13
3	Congo	6	1	1	4	4:12	4
4	South Sudan	6	1	0	5	6:12	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Senegal	6	5	1	0	10:1	16
2	Burkina Faso	6	3	1	2	10:7	10
3	Burundi	6	1	1	4	4:11	4
4	Malawi	6	1	1	4	6:11	4

Match Preview: Zambia vs Sierra Leone

Zambia welcomes Sierra Leone for what is shaping up to be a crucial match in Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 19:00 UTC, the match will take place at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

The context of this match is defined by the current standings and the ambitions of both squads. Zambia will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Sierra Leone aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Zambia and Sierra Leone are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

Tactically, this game could be decided in the midfield battles. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Zambia will try to assert dominance early, whereas Sierra Leone might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Modern football is often defined by the underlying numbers. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, this fixture carries weight for the season's broader narrative. Momentum is crucial in Africa Cup of Nations 2025, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.