Angola U17 v Tanzania U17: Tight contest expected in CAF youth showdown

Angola U17 face Tanzania U17 on 17 May at 13:00 GMT in a CAF youth clash that could shape the early picture of their qualifying campaign and underline which side is better placed to push for progression from their section.

Angola U17 enter the match on the back of a draw, with their last five games summarised by a single result: D. That recent sequence underlines a team that has proved hard to beat but has struggled to turn performances into victories. Tanzania U17 arrive in stronger immediate form, with their last five games reading: W, suggesting momentum and growing confidence within the squad.

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

• Assists: (Angola U17) — 0 assists, (Tanzania U17) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Angola U17) — 0, (Tanzania U17) — 0
• Tackles: None (Angola U17) — None, None (Tanzania U17) — None.
• Most encounters won: (Angola U17) — 0, (Tanzania U17) — 0.
• Yellow cards: None (Angola U17) — None, None (Tanzania U17) — None.
• Red cards: None (Angola U17) — None, None (Tanzania U17) — None.

Top 5 scorers this season:

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Team statistics:

Angola’s record this season shows a side still searching for fluency in front of goal. The team has played without scoring in 1 match of the campaign, an issue that places extra scrutiny on their attacking unit ahead of this fixture. They have scored 0 goals this season, and their forwards are yet to find a breakthrough in competitive action at this level.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Angola U17 — D
• Tanzania U17 — W

Tanzania U17 present a more balanced statistical profile. Defensively, they have been solid, failing to concede in 1 match this season, a sign of organisation and discipline at the back. The team has already produced the biggest winning score gap of their season in a home game, a 3-0 victory that underlines their threat when they find rhythm in the final third. Away from home, their biggest winning margin so far stands at 0, reflecting that they have yet to post a statement scoreline on the road.

According to home statistics this season, Angola U17 scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Tanzania U17 has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Head-to-head stats:

Probabilities before the match:

Summary: the probability of Tanzania U17 winning – 50%, draw – 50%, loss – 0. Thus Angola U17, most likely, loss (loss or draw)

Goal Forecast:Angola U17, is likely to score None goals, Tanzania U17 is likely to score no more than -3.5.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

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The match between the teams Angola U17 and Tanzania U17 will take place on May 17 at 13:00 (GMT) at the stadium .