Zambia vs Togo Predictions - Togo to come out on top against Zambia

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Togo unbeaten in 6 matches.
Zambia have lost 3 of last 5 fixtures, conceding 12 goals.
Prediction: Togo win with both teams to score (BTTS).

Togo are curently on a unbeaten run (Getty Images)

Zambia have been struggling to win their matches recently and have been conceding regularly at the back. Togo started their Group I AFCON qualifying campaign with a victory and they are on an unbeaten run. Togo are predicted to win with BTTS.

Zambia have lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Zambia have scored 2 goals in 5 games.
Zambia have conceded 12 goals in 5 matches.
Togo have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Togo have scored 10 goals in 5 matches.
Togo have conceded 4 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head

Togo have a slight edge over Zambia, with five victories to three in eight meetings.

Zambia Form

Zambia had a tough opening Group I AFCON qualifier against Algeria to contend with last week, losing 3-1 to their hosts.

Chipolopolo had 32% possession and 12 shots during the game, with two attempts on target.

In March, Zambia played two matches in the Four Nations Tournament, winning 9-8 on penalties against Malawi after the score ended 0-0 before losing 1-0 to Zimbabwe. Additionally, they lost 5-0 to Argentina in a friendly international.

Zambia have lost three of their last five fixtures, with two draws. They scored two goals and conceded 12.

Chipolopolo have lost all of their last five home fixtures, scoring one goal and conceding seven.

Zambia must find a way to turn their fortunes around, as they have been out of sorts recently, failing to win a match in their last nine outings, which include seven defeats and two draws.

Togo Form

Togo kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 home victory over Burundi in Group I last week.

The Sparrowhawks had 51% possession and 13 shots during the match, with three attempts on target.

Before that result, Togo drew 1-1 with the Central African Republic before thumping Benin 5-1 in two friendlies played in June.

The Sparrowhawks have won three of their last five matches, with two draws. They scored ten goals and conceded four.

Togo have secured one victory in their last five away games, with one defeat and three draws. They scored four goals and conceded five.

Togo extended their unbeaten run to six fixtures after their latest result, which includes three wins and three draws, giving them the edge to secure a victory over Zambia for this AFCON qualifier.

Team News

Zambia

Fashion Sakala scored the equaliser against Algeria last week.

Goalkeepers: Mangani Banda, Victor Chabu, Bradley, Christo Chitambala

Defenders: Jonathan Kalimina, Headson Paina, Joseph Mulenga, Jackson Phiri, Frederick Mwimanzi, Tinkler Sinkala, Yoram Chanda, William Kamwanga

Midfielders: Kelvin Mwanza, Given Kalusa, Chanda Chileshe, Humphrey Bwembya, Elliot Kampukesa, Nduna Zulu, Francis Banda, Dominic Kanda, Ian Sindaye, Golden Mashata, Patson Kwataine, Kelvin Chipelu

Forwards: Bridger Ngandu, Abel Nyirongo, Derrick Bulaya, Rickson Ng’ambi, Fashion Sakala

Togo

Karim Dermane scored the first-half winner against Burundi last week.

Goalkeepers: Steven Mensah, Malcolm Barcola, Achirafou Yaya

Defenders: Steven Nador, Gustave Akueson, Kevin Boma, Pierre Nadjombe, Abdoul-Sabourh Bode, Henri Koudossou, Izaak Akakpo, Augustin Drakpé, Youssifou Atte

Midfielders: Kodjo Aziangbe, Karim Dermane, Samsindin Ouro, Sadik Fofana, Faad Sana, Djene Dakonam, Zuberu Sharani

Forwards: Kévin Denkey, Charles Abi, Kodjo Fodoh Laba, Arnaud Komlavi, Mansour Ouro-Tagba, Yaw Annor

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

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