Zambia vs Angola Predictions - Zambia to bounce back with a win against Angola

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Zambia started CHAN with a defeat but secured 3 wins in 5 latest matches.
Angola struggling, with no wins in last 5; conceded 7 goals.
Prediction: Zambia to win, both teams likely to score.

Zambia lost their opening CHAN fixture (Getty Images)

Zambia vs Angola Predictions

Zambia vs Angola Predictions
Head to Head
Zambia Form
Zambia Team News & Injuries
Angola Form
Angola Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Zambia started their CHAN campaign with a defeat, but have been in decent nick. Angola picked up their first point in the tournament in their previous match, but are battling to win. Zambia is predicted to win with BTTS.

Zambia have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Zambia have scored 4 goals in 5 games.
Zambia have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches.
Angola have drawn 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Angola have scored 3 goals in 5 games.
Angola have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Zambia and Angola have each won five matches and drawn five times in 15 meetings.

Zambia Form

Zambia had no answer against the DR Congo in their opening CAF African Nations Championship group game mid-week, losing by two goals to nil.

Zambia could not find an opening in the first half, going into the break on level terms with the DR Congo.

Zambia were left trailing early in the second half after the DR Congo scored in the 51st minute of the match, and were two goals down 20 minutes later.

Zambia had 60% possession and six shots during the game, with two attempts on target.

Chipolopolo have won three of their last five fixtures, including two defeats. They scored four goals and conceded seven.

Zambia did not enjoy the start they wanted in this tournament, but they will fancy their chances against a lacklustre Angolan side.

Zambia Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Francis Mwansa, Willard Mwanza, Charles Kalumba

Defenders: Benedict Chepeshi, Kabaso Chongo, Mathews Banda, Killian Kanguluma, Kebson Kamanga, Happy Nsiku, Dominic Chanda, John Chishimba

Midfielders: Owen Tembo, Frederick Mulambia, Prince Mumba, Kelvin Kapumbu, Wilson Chisala, Rally Bwalya, Kenneth Kasanga

Forwards: Timothy Sichalwe, Andrew Phiri, Kelvin Mwanza, Evans Kayombo, Charles Zulu, Jackson Kampamba, Kelvin Kampamba

Angola Form

Angola secured their first point in Group A of the CAF African Nations Championship after drawing 1-1 against co-hosts Kenya mid-week.

Angola had the perfect start against Kenya, taking the lead after seven minutes of play, but conceded five minutes later before Kenya had a player sent off.

Angola created numerous chances to find the winning goal during the remainder of the contest, but their finishing let them down.

Palancas Negras had 71% possession and 25 shots during the match, with seven attempts on target.

Before that, Angola lost 2-0 to Morocco in their opening CHAN fixture in Group A.

Palancas Negras have drawn two of their last five fixtures, including three losses. They scored three goals and conceded seven.

Angola will rue their missed chances in their previous outing, and they have been struggling to secure victories lately.