Petro de Luanda vs Recreativo do Libolo: prediction and stats
GirabolaRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 26, 2026 at 03:30 PM (UTC)Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda
The Footlab model makes Petro de Luanda the favourite at 77%, against 18% for a draw and 5% for Recreativo do Libolo. The most likely score is 2-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Petro de Luanda vs Recreativo do Libolo?
Petro de Luanda is a heavy favourite: 1,972 Elo points against 1,602, a 370-point gap.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Petro de Luanda have 9 wins, 6 draws and 0 defeats; Recreativo do Libolo have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | CD Lunda-Sul(away) | 0-0 | Girabola |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Wiliete(home) | 1-0 | Super Cup |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Teruel(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Valencia(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 24, 2026 | Desportivo Huíla(away) | 0-0 | Girabola |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sporting de Cabinda(away) | 3-0 | Girabola |
| May 24, 2026 | Kabuscorp(home) | 0-1 | Girabola |
| May 20, 2026 | Interclube(away) | 1-1 | Girabola |
| May 17, 2026 | Académica do Lobito(home) | 3-0 | Girabola |
| May 9, 2026 | São Salvador(home) | 0-0 | Girabola |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Petro de Luanda win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Recreativo do Libolo win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Recreativo do Libolo 0-2 Petro de Luanda | Girabola |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Petro de Luanda 4-1 Recreativo do Libolo | Girabola |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Petro de Luanda 2-0 Recreativo do Libolo | Girabola |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Recreativo do Libolo 1-1 Petro de Luanda | Girabola |
| May 1, 2024 | Petro de Luanda 2-0 Recreativo do Libolo | Girabola |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Recreativo do Libolo 0-0 Petro de Luanda | Girabola |
Last archived meeting: Recreativo do Libolo vs Petro de Luanda on Apr 8, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Petro de Luanda score 1.7 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Recreativo do Libolo score 0.9 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals and 27% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petro de Luanda | 1.7 | 0.3 | 12 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
| Recreativo do Libolo | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5 | 4/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Petro de Luanda sit 8th in Girabola (1 points from 1 matches) and Recreativo do Libolo sit 1st (3 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recreativo do Libolo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Petro de Luanda | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Petro de Luanda vs Recreativo do Libolo?
- The Footlab model makes Petro de Luanda the favourite at 77%, against 18% for a draw and 5% for Recreativo do Libolo.
- Where and when is Petro de Luanda vs Recreativo do Libolo played?
- Petro de Luanda vs Recreativo do Libolo is played on August 26, 2026 at 03:30 PM (UTC) at Estádio 11 de Novembro, in the Girabola.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 44% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.