A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 1st and 13th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Vita Club have less rest than Lubumbashi Sport in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Super Ligue game only two days ago. This match was also played here at Stade Tata Raphaël. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Lubumbashi Sport have had more rest. That game was an away game at Renaissance, so at least Vita Club are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Vita Club form and stats
This stadium, Stade Tata Raphaël, has been a fortress for Vita Club so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 12-2-0. The Vita Club fans aren't used to losing here at Stade Tata Raphaël and will expect new points from this game. Vita Club has played 23 games in a row here without a defeat.The points were shared in Vita Club's previous game, also at home. Visiting Renaissance travelled back with a point after a 0-0 scoreline. In the game before, an away victory match versus Mont Bleu with a 1-0 scoreline.
With an average of more than two goals per home game (33 in 14 games), Vita Club's attacking play is working. Vita Club have showed great defending skills in their home games, allowing the opposition to score only 5 goals.
Lubumbashi Sport form and stats
Lubumbashi Sport, who have the most conceded goals (44) in Super Ligue, have only collected 9 points from their away games after 2-3-8 (13 played).Lubumbashi Sport play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-1 victory visiting Dauphins Noirs. Preceding that game, the 0-3 loss visiting Nyuki's place.
The visitors have scored 8 goals from 13 away games, an average of less than one per game. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Lubumbashi Sport have conceded 25 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Vita Club and Lubumbashi Sport have met before this season: Lubumbashi Sport - Vita Club 0-3. H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): Vita Club 2 wins, 1 draw and Lubumbashi Sport 0 victories.Vita Club missing players
Lubumbashi Sport missing players
| Vita Club | Lubumbashi Sport | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 27 | 14 | Played | 13 | 27 |
| 58 | 33 | Scored | 8 | 26 |
| 14 | 5 | Conceded | 25 | 44 |
| 89% | 86% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 70% | 71% | Over 1.5 | 85% | 78% |
| 59% | 57% | Over 2.5 | 46% | 44% |
| 22% | 29% | Over 3.5 | 23% | 19% |
| 19% | 21% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 7% |
| 37% | 36% | Both teams to score | 46% | 48% |
| 63% | 64% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 7% |
| 11% | 14% | Failed To Score | 54% | 44% |
| 0 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards (avg) | 0 | 0 |
- Lubumbashi Sport hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Lubumbashi Sport is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Lubumbashi Sport has failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 away matches.
| 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 | Vita Club | 27 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 44 | 69 |
| 2 | TP Mazembe | 25 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 40 | 59 |
| 3 | Motema Pembe | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 45 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 56 |
| 4 | Maniema Union | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 52 |
| 5 | Saint Eloi Lupopo | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
| 6 | AC Rangers | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| 7 | Don Bosco | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 18 | -1 | 35 |
| 8 | Groupe Bazano | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 19 | -2 | 34 |
| 9 | Sanga Balende | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 27 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -2 | 33 |
| 10 | Dauphins Noirs | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -7 | 32 |
| 11 | Renaissance | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -10 | 32 |
| 12 | Nyuki | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -5 | 29 |
| 13 | Lubumbashi Sport | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 44 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 25 | -18 | 21 |
| 14 | Mont Bleu | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 26 | -21 | 19 |
| 15 | Muungano | 23 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 15 | -21 | 14 |
| 16 | AS Dragons | 24 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 24 | -31 | 14 |
| 17 | CARA Brazzaville | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
