Botswana and Zambia meet at Francistown Stadium, in a match for this phase of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Group Stage). There are only 2 recent head-to-head meetings recorded between these two teams: on 03‑08‑2019, which ended with the victory of Zambia by (3‑2), and on 26‑07‑2019, which ended with a draw by ( 0-0). In this game, the home factor may be decisive, as Botswana presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Botswana:
After 1 draw and 1 loss, the home team is currently in 3rd position, with 1 point won. In the last match, they lost (0‑1) at home against Algeria, after in the previous match, having tied (0‑0) away with Zimbabwe. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In the last 7 home matches for all competitions, Botswana has won 1, tied 4 and lost 2. Their attack has not been very effective, as they have not scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.
The Botswana National Team is now in the group’s spotlight. Despite playing and fighting until the last minute, his results are quite disappointing. There is a lot of will but a lack of quality. Playing at home he will only seek what interests him: a victory. For that, it will be necessary for his attack to be more effective, since he has a low average of goals scored.
Zambia:
The visiting team is currently in 4th position, without any points won, after 2 defeats. In the penultimate match, they lost away to Algeria by (5‑0). In the last match, they lost at home to Zimbabwe by (1‑2). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has registered 5 victories, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 16 goals scored and 22 suffered; against 7 victories, 4 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium, with 28 goals scored and 18 suffered. In their last 10 away matches, Zambia has 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Zambia in the last match confirmed their improvement in recent performances with a victory. The team was in the spotlight of the group, but in the friendly preparations they achieved good victories and a better relationship. With the conquest of the three points, it is alive in a key where everyone has a chance of qualifying. She travels confident to maintain her good record and bring home more points.
