It's advantage Desportivo Huíla so far with their 4th position in the Girabola table, welcoming Sporting de Cabinda who are placed 11th.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Sporting de Cabinda have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Desportivo Huíla form and stats
Desportivo Huíla have performed well so far this season with 6 wins from 10 matches. Points have also been lost, 4 after draws and 0 from defeats. In general it's been a long time since Desportivo Huíla tasted defeat here, as they have taken at least one point from their last ten home games.The fans are hoping that Desportivo Huíla will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-2 away loss in the Girabola game against Académica do Lobito. Before that, Desportivo Huíla drew at home versus Santa Rita.
A decent goal production from Desportivo Huíla in their home games so far, with 16 goals from 10 matches. From these home matches, Desportivo Huíla have conceded only 7 goals.
Sporting de Cabinda form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Sporting de Cabinda so far with only 10 points returning home. The records show 2-4-5 (win-draw-lose). Visiting Sporting de Cabinda has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.The supporters enjoyed Sporting de Cabinda's previous game versus Sagrada Esperança, a Girabola 1-0 win played at home. A 1-1 draw at Recreativo da Caála's stadium before that.
The schedule is very tough for Sporting de Cabinda now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Girabola game at Onze Bravos is waiting in only zero days.
The attacking power of Sporting de Cabinda when travelling is not overwhelming with 6 goals scored in 11 matches. As opposed to that, Sporting de Cabinda have seen the ball go into their own net 14 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Sporting de Cabinda - Desportivo Huíla 0-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Desportivo Huíla 5 wins, 2 draws and Sporting de Cabinda 3 victories.Desportivo Huíla missing players
Sporting de Cabinda missing players
| Desportivo Huíla | Sporting de Cabinda | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | Played | 11 | 23 |
| 25 | 16 | Scored | 6 | 17 |
| 18 | 7 | Conceded | 14 | 26 |
| 91% | 90% | Over 0.5 | 91% | 83% |
| 64% | 80% | Over 1.5 | 55% | 57% |
| 23% | 30% | Over 2.5 | 27% | 30% |
| 9% | 10% | Over 3.5 | 9% | 17% |
| 5% | 10% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 36% | 50% | Both teams to score | 36% | 43% |
| 45% | 50% | Clean Sheet | 27% | 30% |
| 27% | 10% | Failed To Score | 45% | 43% |
- Desportivo Huíla is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | 1º de Agosto | 23 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 36 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 30 | 51 |
| 2 | Petro de Luanda | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 42 |
| 3 | Kabuscorp | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 40 |
| 4 | Desportivo Huíla | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 39 |
| 5 | Sagrada Esperança | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 32 |
| 6 | Interclube | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
| 7 | Recreativo do Libolo | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 31 |
| 8 | Santa Rita | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -5 | 18 |
| 8 | Recreativo da Caála | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -4 | 30 |
| 9 | Onze Bravos | 22 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 29 |
| 10 | Progresso | 23 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 29 |
| 11 | Sporting de Cabinda | 23 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -9 | 24 |
| 12 | Académica do Lobito | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -8 | 22 |
| 13 | Santa Rita | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 23 | -9 | 22 |
| 14 | ASA | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -15 | 20 |
| 15 | Cubango | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | -14 | 19 |
| 16 | Saurimo | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 21 | -19 | 15 |
