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Match Analysis

Algeria Zambia
Algeria L D W L W W
Zambia L L D D L L
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Zambia Algeria 3 - 3 March 25, 2021
Algeria Zambia 5 - 0 November 14, 2019
Algeria Zambia 0 - 1 September 5, 2017
Zambia Algeria 3 - 1 September 2, 2017

Algeria Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Jul 3, 26 Away Switzerland 2 - 0 Loss
Jun 28, 26 Home Austria 3 - 3 Draw
Jun 23, 26 Away Jordan 1 - 2 Win
Jun 17, 26 Away Argentina 3 - 0 Loss
Jun 11, 26 Away Bolivia 0 - 4 Win
Jun 3, 26 Away Netherlands 0 - 1 Win

Zambia Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Mar 31, 26 Away Argentina 5 - 0 Loss
Dec 29, 25 Home Morocco 0 - 3 Loss
Dec 26, 25 Home Comoros 0 - 0 Draw
Dec 22, 25 Away Mali 1 - 1 Draw
Dec 16, 25 Away Congo DR 2 - 0 Loss
Nov 18, 25 Away Angola 3 - 2 Loss

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 57.85% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
Algeria to win
This prediction indicates that Algeria has a 63.98% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 20.73 %

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