Zambia - Togo: Can Zambia Claim Their First Win in Qualifying?
In the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, we have a meeting between Zambia and Togo. It will kick off at 18:00 CET on Tuesday, September 29, and I am backing a bet on the game.
Zambia - Togo: Match Preview
Zambia are aiming to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the third consecutive time, but in the previous two editions the team failed to make it out of the group stage.
In their opening qualifying match, the Chipolopolo lost 1-3 to Algeria. The team failed to create a single truly dangerous chance in front of the Greens' goal. Zambia's poor run continues, with the team losing their last three matches in a row and going nine games without a win — their last victory came in October last year. Another problem is their lack of goals: the Chipolopolo have failed to score in their last four matches.
Togo, meanwhile, last appeared in the Africa Cup of Nations finals back in 2017. The Sparrow Hawks began their current qualifying campaign with a win, narrowly defeating Burundi 1-0 at home, which is a clear positive for the team. In addition, Togo's recent results also give them reason for optimism. The national team are unbeaten in six consecutive matches across all competitions. This represents noticeable progress compared with their previous run, when they suffered three defeats in four games.
Match Facts and H2H
- Zambia are winless in their last nine matches.
- Zambia have failed to score in three of their last four matches.
- Togo are unbeaten in their last six matches.
- Togo have scored in each of their last five matches.
- Zambia are winless at home in their last seven matches.
- Togo defeated Zambia 1-0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Probable Lineups
- Zambia: Mwanza, Hamansenya, Banda, Chanda, Chongo, Kangwa, Sakala, Chaiwa, Liteta, Musonda, Daka
- Togo: Mensah, Fofana, Boma, Djene, Boateng, Hackman, Dermane, Aziangbe, Denkey, Laba, Klidjé
Prediction
Zambia clearly want to finally end their winless run, while Togo will be looking to extend theirs. I think we will see an entertaining match, and I am backing over 2 goals.
