TP Mazembe vs Medeama: Hosts aim to start strongly in new-season clash

TP Mazembe face Medeama on 12 September at 13:00 GMT, with both sides looking to establish early momentum in the new season.

The match brings together two clubs with contrasting recent form markers. TP Mazembe’s last-five record is listed as W, while Medeama’s is recorded as L. That gives the home side the stronger immediate platform, although the result on the day will depend on how well both teams adapt to the demands of a competitive opening fixture.

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

• Assists: (TP Mazembe) — 0 assists, (Medeama) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (TP Mazembe) — 0, (Medeama) — 0
• Tackles: (TP Mazembe) — 0, (Medeama) — 0.
• Most encounters won: (TP Mazembe) — 0, (Medeama) — 0.

Top 5 scorers this season:

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

Team statistics:

Mazembe will have the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters. Their priority will be to control the tempo from the opening stages, move the ball quickly through midfield and put Medeama under pressure before the visitors can settle. A strong start could be particularly important in a new campaign, when confidence and early points can shape the direction of a team’s season.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• TP Mazembe — W
• Medeama — L

Medeama will travel with the challenge of containing a home side expected to take the initiative. Their recent form marker of L suggests they need a disciplined performance, especially without the ball. The visitors are likely to focus on keeping their defensive shape, limiting space between the lines and using counter-attacking opportunities when Mazembe commit players forward.

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

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

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

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15		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
TP Mazembe	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Medeama		0	0	0	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

TP Mazembe		Medeama
0%	Winning the game	0%
100%	Attack potential	100%
100%	Potential in defense	100%
100%	Strength against each other	100%
100%	Goal Potential	100%

Summary: the probability of Medeama winning – 0, draw – 50%, loss – 50%. Thus TP Mazembe, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:TP Mazembe, is likely to score -1.5 goals, Medeama 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 TP Mazembe and Medeama will take place on September 12 at 13:00 (GMT) at the stadium .