Nouadhibou v Vipers: Early-season test set for September 13

Nouadhibou face Vipers on September 13 at 17:00 GMT in a match that offers both sides an opportunity to make an early statement. The fixture is being played at the start of the season, with neither team having established a scoring record before kick-off.

The lack of goals in the opening stage leaves the contest finely balanced. Nouadhibou will have the advantage of being listed as the home side, while Vipers will aim to produce a disciplined away performance and avoid allowing their opponents to control the match.

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

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

Top 5 scorers this season:

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

Team statistics:

Both teams are recorded with a draw in their recent form. That gives the fixture an even appearance, although the result alone does not reveal how either side performed during those games. The opening stages are therefore likely to be important, particularly if one team can score first and force the other to change its approach.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Nouadhibou — D
• Vipers — D

Nouadhibou will be expected to take the initiative at home. Their priority will be to move the ball quickly into advanced areas, put pressure on the Vipers defence and create a stronger attacking rhythm than their early-season record suggests. A positive start could also help the home side settle into the match and use the support around them to increase the pressure.

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

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

Vipers 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
Nouadhibou	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Vipers		0	0	0	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

Nouadhibou		Vipers
50.0%	Winning the game	50.0%
50%	Attack potential	50%
50%	Potential in defense	50%
50%	Strength against each other	50%
50%	Goal Potential	50%

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

Goal Forecast:Nouadhibou, is likely to score None goals, Vipers is likely to score no more than None.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
0	0	0

Save the date

The match between the teams Nouadhibou and Vipers will take place on September 13 at 17:00 (GMT) at the stadium .