Zambia won their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 3-2 against Sierra Leone, despite a shaky start. They are currently 2nd in Group G with 3 points, having won one game and lost one.
Avram Grants’ Copper Bullets will aim to boost their chances of qualifying by defeating Chad.
In their last six matches across all competitions, Zambia has won once, drawn, and lost four times. They have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 games.
Chad suffered a 0-2 loss against Ivory Coast in their most recent qualifier and currently sits 4th in Group G with just 1 point from two games. They have struggled both offensively and defensively, failing to win any of their last four matches.
In their last six matches, Chad has managed 2 draws and 4 losses, scoring only 2 goals and conceding 8. They will need to significantly improve to challenge Zambia in their upcoming match.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Zambia: Mulenga, Chapeshi, Sunzu, Chongo, (c) Musonda, Chaiwa, Banda, Kangwa, Chisala, Chama, Musonda
Chad: Gabin, Mbogo, Nounchil, Abdaraman, Tchouplaou, Osee, Allarabaye, Yeo, Damba, Hiver, (c) Mouandilmadji
