Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone: both sides seek a fresh start in September clash

Equatorial Guinea face Sierra Leone on 28 September at 16:00 GMT, with both teams looking to begin the new season positively.

Neither side has scored this season, meaning the match presents an opportunity for Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone to establish an early attacking rhythm. With no goals separating the teams before kick-off, the opening stages could be important as both defences attempt to avoid conceding first.

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

• Assists: (Equatorial Guinea) — 0 assists, (Sierra Leone) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Equatorial Guinea) — 0, (Sierra Leone) — 0
• Tackles: (Equatorial Guinea) — 0, (Sierra Leone) — 0.
• Most encounters won: (Equatorial Guinea) — 0, (Sierra Leone) — 0.

Top 5 scorers this season:

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

Team statistics:

The fixture is expected to be closely contested, with neither team able to rely on an established scoring record from the campaign so far. Equatorial Guinea will look to make the most of their opportunities, while Sierra Leone will aim to provide a greater threat in the final third and turn possession into chances.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Equatorial Guinea — L
• Sierra Leone — L

The lack of goals at this early stage places added importance on concentration. A single mistake could have a major influence on the result, particularly if the two sides approach the match cautiously. Set-pieces, transitions and individual moments of quality may therefore prove decisive.

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

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15		50.00%
16-30		50.00%
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Sierra Leone has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	50.00%	33.33%
16-30	50.00%	66.67%
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
Equatorial Guinea	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
Sierra Leone		0	0	0	0	1	0

Probabilities before the match:

Equatorial Guinea		Sierra Leone
60.0%	Winning the game	60.0%
0%	Attack potential	0%
60%	Potential in defense	60%
100%	Strength against each other	100%
100%	Goal Potential	100%

Summary: the probability of Sierra Leone winning – 10%, draw – 45%, loss – 45%. Thus Equatorial Guinea, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:Equatorial Guinea, is likely to score None goals, Sierra Leone is likely to score no more than -2.5.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
0	0	0

Save the date

The match between the teams Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone will take place on September 28 at 16:00 (GMT) at the stadium Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.