NAPSA Stars are welcoming Lumwana Radiants for another important game after their 0-2 result against 2nd-placed Zanaco.
- NAPSA Stars have the most conceded goals in the second half (27) in Super League
- Lumwana Radiants have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Super League
The hosts NAPSA saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Super League. This match was also played here at Vodafone Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Lumwana Radiants have had more rest.
Relegation threatens NAPSA who should definitely be looking for some points here. Lumwana Radiants are struggling to avoid relegation.
NAPSA Stars form and stats
The story so far in the Super League for NAPSA Stars at their home stadium (Vodafone Stadium) is 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for NAPSA with their four defeats in a row. Not since the Indeni game, 17 days ago, have they avoided a loss.
NAPSA are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 225 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by B. Mwape).
NAPSA's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-2 versus Zanaco (placed 2nd).
Prior to that, an away loss at Kabwe Warriors.The NAPSA fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 16 in 15 matches. On the other hand, NAPSA have conceded 17 goals.
Lumwana Radiants form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Lumwana Radiants, who have the fewest scored goals (6) away in Super League, so far with only 8 points returning home. The records show 1-5-9 (win-draw-lose). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Lumwana Radiants have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone twelve consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Buildcon game.
There might be some fixture complaints from Radiants as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, the Super League match against Prison Leopards (0-1).
Ahead of that game was the 1-1 draw at home against Kitwe United.Goals are few and far between in Radiants's away league games. Only 6 goals from 15 travels. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. In the opposite end, Lumwana Radiants have conceded 23 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Lumwana Radiants - NAPSA 1-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): NAPSA six wins, two draws and Lumwana Radiants two victories. As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), eight games had two or less.NAPSA Stars missing players
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| NAPSA Stars | Lumwana Radiants | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 15 | 30 |
| 9 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 33 | 16 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| 42 | 17 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 23 | 36 |
| 93% | 93% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 33% | 73% | 80% |
| 70% | 67% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 53% | 53% |
| 43% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 40% | 30% |
| 23% | 13% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 17% |
| 10% | 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| 57% | 47% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 33% | 40% |
| 23% | 33% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 27% | 33% |
| 27% | 27% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 67% | 47% |
| 5 | 5.3 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.6 | 8.3 | 7.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3.3 | 7.3 | 7 |
| 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0.3 | 2 | 1.7 |
| 46% | 43% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 25% | 35% |
- Lumwana Radiants have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Lumwana Radiants have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Lumwana Radiants have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Super League
- Lumwana Radiants have the fewest scored goals (6) away in Super League
- NAPSA Stars have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Lumwana Radiants have scored away.
- NAPSA Stars have the most conceded goals in the second half (27) in Super League
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | ZESCO United | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 58 |
| 2 | Zanaco | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 33 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 53 |
| 3 | Kabwe Warriors | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 47 |
| 4 | Buildcon | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 39 | 33 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 46 |
| 5 | Red Arrows | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 33 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 46 |
| 6 | Lusaka Dynamos | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 46 |
| 7 | Green Eagles | 31 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 43 |
| 8 | Forest Rangers | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 43 |
| 9 | Green Buffaloes | 31 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 42 |
| 10 | Prison Leopards | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 41 |
| 11 | Power Dynamos | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 41 |
| 12 | Nkwazi | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 41 |
| 13 | Young Green Eagles | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 24 | -11 | 39 |
| 14 | Indeni | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 40 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -5 | 37 |
| 15 | Nkana | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 23 | -9 | 37 |
| 16 | NAPSA Stars | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 25 | -9 | 36 |
| 17 | Lumwana Radiants | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 36 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 23 | -16 | 30 |
| 18 | Kitwe United | 31 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 38 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 24 | -23 | 20 |