Gambia vs Somalia preview: Both sides begin new campaign with points at stake

Gambia face Somalia on 25 September at 16:00 GMT, with both teams starting the campaign without a goal on the board. The match gives each side an early opportunity to set the tone for the season and build momentum before the schedule becomes more demanding.

The opening fixture carries particular importance because neither Gambia nor Somalia has yet established a position in the standings. A victory would immediately provide three points and give the winning side an early advantage, while a draw would leave both teams with a point as they continue to find their rhythm.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:

• Assists: (Gambia) — 0 assists, (Somalia) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Gambia) — 0, (Somalia) — 0
• Tackles: (Gambia) — 0, (Somalia) — 0.
• Most encounters won: (Gambia) — 0, (Somalia) — 0.

Top 5 scorers this season:

1. (0)
2. (0)
3. (0)
4. (0)
5. (0)

Team statistics:

Gambia will have home advantage, which could prove significant in a match expected to be closely contested. Playing in familiar surroundings should help the hosts settle faster, manage the occasion and apply pressure during the opening stages. Their priority will be to turn possession and territory into clear chances rather than allowing the match to become scrappy.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Somalia — DW

Somalia arrive with a recent record that includes a draw and a win. That sequence gives the visitors some encouragement before the trip, although the challenge will be to reproduce that level of organisation away from home. Somalia will need to remain disciplined without the ball and make the most of their opportunities when they break forward.

According to home statistics this season, Gambia scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Somalia has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	100.00%	100.00%
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Head-to-head stats:

Teams	Games	Win		Draws		Losses
		H	A	H	A	H	A
Gambia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Somalia		0	0	0	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

Gambia		Somalia
0%	Winning the game	0%
0%	Attack potential	0%
0%	Potential in defense	0%
0%	Strength against each other	0%
0%	Goal Potential	0%

Summary: the probability of Somalia winning – 33%, draw – 33%, loss – 33%. Thus Gambia, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:Gambia, is likely to score None goals, Somalia is likely to score no more than None.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
Marathonbet 1.22	1xBet 5.6	Betfair 10.5

Save the date

The match between the teams Gambia and Somalia will take place on September 25 at 16:00 (GMT) at the stadium .