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Azam vs Young Africans: prediction and stats

Ligi kuu BaraRegular Season - 16Kick-off on December 30, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Azam Complex Stadium, Mbagala

AzamYoung Africans

The Footlab AI model makes Young Africans the favourite at 47%, against 27% for a draw and 26% for Azam. The most likely score is 1-1. If Young Africans wins, the most likely score is 0-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,451 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Azam vs Young Africans?

Young Africans starts as the favourite with a 151-point Elo edge (2,002 vs 1,851).

26%27%47%
Azam winDrawYoung Africans win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Azam vs Young Africans

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Azam

4-3-3
  1. 19G. Sillah
  2. 11Naldo
  3. 20H. Molia
  1. 23H. Mao
  2. 6F. Salum
  3. 4Donovan Stephane Makoma
  1. 5L. Mwaikenda
  2. 2N. Idumba
  3. 12P. Msindo
  4. 13T. Abdulrafiu
  1. 28A. Manula

Young Africans

4-3-3
  1. 7M. Nzengeli
  2. 13P. Shalulile
  3. 9C. Touré
  1. 38Duke Ooga Abuya
  2. 21K. Attohoula
  3. 22A. Kangwanda
  1. 4I. Bacca
  2. 23C. Boka
  3. 3B. Mwamnyeto
  4. 15M. Hussein
  1. 39D. Diarra

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 06:59 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Azam have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Young Africans have 13, 1 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Azam
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Coastal Union(away)2-0Ligi kuu Bara
Sep 16, 2026Simba(home)0-2Ligi kuu Bara
Sep 7, 2026Namungo(home)2-0Ligi kuu Bara
Aug 31, 2026Kagera Sugar(away)2-0Ligi kuu Bara
Aug 28, 2026Geita Gold(away)2-2Ligi kuu Bara
Young Africans
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Simba(away)1-2Ligi kuu Bara
Sep 15, 2026Geita Gold(home)1-0Ligi kuu Bara
Sep 12, 2026Gaborone United(home)2-1CAF Champions League
Sep 5, 2026Gaborone United(away)1-1CAF Champions League
Aug 31, 2026Fountain Gate(away)2-0Ligi kuu Bara

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Azam wins, 1 draw, 3 Young Africans wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 24, 2026Young Africans 3-0 AzamLigi kuu Bara
Mar 15, 2026Azam 0-0 Young AfricansLigi kuu Bara
Apr 10, 2025Azam 1-2 Young AfricansLigi kuu Bara
Nov 2, 2024Young Africans 0-1 AzamLigi kuu Bara
Mar 17, 2024Azam 2-1 Young AfricansLigi kuu Bara
Oct 23, 2023Young Africans 3-2 AzamLigi kuu Bara

Last archived meeting: Young Africans vs Azam on Jun 24, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Azam score 1.7 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Young Africans score 2.4 and concede 0.5. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Azam1.70.794/155/15
Young Africans2.40.596/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Azam sit 3rd in Ligi kuu Bara (17 points from 8 matches) and Young Africans sit 2nd (18 points from 7 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Young Africans760117418
3Azam852113717

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Azam vs Young Africans?
The Footlab AI model makes Young Africans the favourite at 47%, against 27% for a draw and 26% for Azam.
Where and when is Azam vs Young Africans played?
Azam vs Young Africans is played on December 30, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Azam Complex Stadium, in the Ligi kuu Bara.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 46% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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