Azam Tigers will hope to utilise their home advantage to help bridge the gap to today’s opponents. The home side are currently 8 points behind Be Forward Wanderers.
It's no vacation for neither Azam Tigers nor Be Forward Wanderers as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Be Forward Wanderers play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for Be Forward Wanderers when playing on grass are 15 wins, 8 draws and 4 defeats from 27 matches. They have scored 35 goals and conceded 22 times in these games.
Azam Tigers form and stats
The story so far for Azam Tigers at their home stadium (Kalulu Stadium) is 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats.The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Be Forward Wanderers in the Super League last time out and are looking for a win here. Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Ntopwa.
This is expected to be a close game, with Azam Tigers perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Azam Tigers as a small favourite), we find one game. Azam Tigers has won 0 of these, drawn 1 and lost 0.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Azam Tigers here at Kalulu Stadium, with less than one goal per game on average (4 from 5 games). As for guarding their own goal, Azam Tigers have only let in 2 goals at home.
Be Forward Wanderers form and stats
As the visiting team Be Forward Wanderers have produced an overall stat of 2-3-0 so far. Things are running smoothly for Be Forward Wanderers who hasn't tasted defeat in their last eleven matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Blue eagles Malawi. One point away has become something of a habit for Be Forward Wanderers who have played out draws in their last three away games.Be Forward Wanderers has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Azam Tigers for a Super League game that ended a draw (1-1). Preceding that game, the 0-0 draw paying a visit to Big Bullets.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Be Forward Wanderers playing away and similar expectations, we found four relevant matches. Results were 1 Be Forward Wanderers win, 3 draws and 0 defeats.
Be Forward Wanderers are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels and have only managed 2 goals from 5 away games. Be Forward Wanderers's manager has created a great defensive setup working very nicely in away games with only 0 conceded goals. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last two meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Azam Tigers, 0 draws and 1 win for Be Forward Wanderers. Over 2,5 goals: 0 times; under 2,5 goals: 2 games.Azam Tigers missing players
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| Azam Tigers | Be Forward Wanderers | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 6 | 1 | Played | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Won | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Drew | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Scored | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| 12 | 3 | 0 | Conceded | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 80% | 83% | 0% | Over 0.5 | 67% | 50% | 77% |
| 67% | 50% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 0% | 17% | 62% |
| 13% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| 47% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | 0% | 17% | 31% |
| 40% | 50% | 100% | Clean Sheets | 100% | 83% | 69% |
| 33% | 17% | 100% | Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 23% |
| 3.4 | 2 | 2 | Corners For (avg) | 3 | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| 5.3 | 7.5 | 8 | Corners Against (avg) | 5 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| 1.4 | 0 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1 | 1 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Azam Tigers have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won at home.
- Azam Tigers have not yet lost a game at home.
- Azam Tigers have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Be Forward Wanderers have not yet lost a game away.
- Be Forward Wanderers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Be Forward Wanderers have scored more than double the goals of Azam Tigers.
- Be Forward Wanderers have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| 12-05-19 | | TN Stars | 2 - 0 | Azam Tigers |
| 18-05-19 | | Azam Tigers | 1 - 0 | EPAC United |
| 08-06-19 | | Mzuni | 0 - 2 | Azam Tigers |
| 09-06-19 | | Moyale Barracks | 2 - 1 | Azam Tigers |
| 22-06-19 | | Silver Strikers | 1 - 1 | Azam Tigers |
| 23-06-19 | | Masters Security | 0 - 0 | Azam Tigers |
| 30-06-19 | | Azam Tigers | 1 - 1 | Chitipa United |
| 20-07-19 | | Azam Tigers | 1 - 1 | Karonga United |
| 28-07-19 | | Azam Tigers | 1 - 0 | Ntopwa |
| 04-08-19 | | Azam Tigers | 12:30 | Be Forward Wanderers |
| 16-06-19 | | Be Forward Wanderers | 2 - 0 | Kamuzu Barracks |
| 22-06-19 | | Be Forward Wanderers | 2 - 0 | Mlatho Mponela |
| 30-06-19 | | EPAC United | 0 - 1 | Be Forward Wanderers |
| 08-07-19 | | Be Forward Wanderers | 6 - 1 | Masters Security |
| 13-07-19 | | Be Forward Wanderers | 4 - 1 | TN Stars |
| 20-07-19 | | Silver Strikers | 0 - 0 | Be Forward Wanderers |
| 27-07-19 | | Big Bullets | 0 - 0 | Be Forward Wanderers |
| 04-08-19 | | Azam Tigers | 12:30 | Be Forward Wanderers |
| 10-08-19 | | Ntopwa | 12:30 | Be Forward Wanderers |
| 17-08-19 | | Be Forward Wanderers | 12:30 | Moyale Barracks |
| 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 | Kamuzu Barracks | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 28 |
| 2 | Be Forward Wanderers | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 27 |
| 3 | Big Bullets | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 26 |
| 4 | TN Stars | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 26 |
| 5 | Blue eagles Malawi | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | Silver Strikers | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 22 |
| 7 | EPAC United | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 21 |
| 8 | Azam Tigers | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | Karonga United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -6 | 14 |
| 10 | Mlatho Mponela | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 14 |
| 11 | Moyale Barracks | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 | Mzuni | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 12 |
| 13 | Chitipa United | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -9 | 12 |
| 14 | Masters Security | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 11 |
| 15 | Ntopwa | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -5 | 10 |
| 16 | Dwangwa United | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | -14 | 8 |