A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The TP Mazembe fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and AC Rangers's 11th place in the table will show on the pitch.
- TP Mazembe has the most scored goals (21) in Super Ligue
- AC Rangers has the most conceded goals in the second half (1) in Super Ligue
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Super Ligue game only two days ago. That game, against Sanga Balende, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for AC Rangers.
One slightly interesting match fact is that this game is played on artifical turf and that the visiting AC Rangers have a different surface at their stadium (grass). The impact of this is hard to measure exactly, but the visitors stats on artifical turf is 1-1-0 (win-draw-loss) from two matches.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 2200 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
TP Mazembe form and stats
TP Mazembe, who have the most scored goals (21) in Super Ligue, have played 5 Super Ligue games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-2-0 (wins-draws-losses). TP Mazembe has a nice streak going on as they have played 13 consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Raja Casablanca defeat 291 days ago. TP Mazembe has recorded two wins in a row here at Stade du Mazembe, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
TP Mazembe shared the glory with Renaissance in their last match, an away game that ended all square 1-1.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Super Ligue game versus Lubumbashi Sport in only three days. This game is also played here at Stade du Mazembe.
Mazembe can score goals in their home matches. After 5 league matches they have found the net 12 times. Defensively Mazembe have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 5 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
AC Rangers form and stats
Playing away, AC Rangers have won 1 game, drawn 2 and suffered 1 defeat in the Super Ligue this season.
AC Rangers has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Sanga Balende for a Super Ligue game that ended a draw (0-0).
The schedule is very tough for AC Rangers now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Super Ligue game at Don Bosco is waiting in only four days.
AC Rangers have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 4 league away games 5 goals have been scored. It's not easy to score on AC Rangers as they have only conceded 3 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
Last three meetings between the teams: Mazembe won two, AC Rangers won one and zero draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.TP Mazembe missing players
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| TP Mazembe | AC Rangers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 22 | 12 | 8 | Scored | S | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 83% | 80% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 78% |
| 75% | 80% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 50% | 56% |
| 42% | 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 17% | 40% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 8% | 20% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 11% |
| 50% | 40% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 44% |
| 50% | 60% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 17% | 20% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 44% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300% | 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | 0% |
- AC Rangers has the most conceded goals in the second half (1) in Super Ligue
- TP Mazembe has the most scored goals (12) at home in Super Ligue
- TP Mazembe has the most scored goals (21) in Super Ligue
- TP Mazembe has the the best goal difference (+10) at home in Super Ligue
- TP Mazembe has the the best goal difference (+16) in Super Ligue
- TP Mazembe have not yet lost a game.
- TP Mazembe have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- TP Mazembe have scored more than double the goals of AC Rangers.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Maniema Union | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 28 |
| 2 | TP Mazembe | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 26 |
| 3 | Vita Club | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 26 |
| 4 | Saint Eloi Lupopo | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| 5 | JSK | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 | Don Bosco | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 7 | Motema Pembe | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 8 | Renaissance | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -1 | 14 |
| 9 | RCK | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 10 | Sanga Balende | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| 11 | AC Rangers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Blessing | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 12 |
| 13 | Dauphins Noirs | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Lubumbashi Sport | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -14 | 7 |
| 15 | Simba | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 6 |
| 16 | Groupe Bazano | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -10 | 5 |