International Friendly · Kick-off 23 September at 16:00 UTC
Gibraltar — Sao Tome and Principe
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Key figures
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Form: Gibraltar (last 5) | LLLWW |
| Form: Sao Tome and Principe (last 5) | LLWLL |
About the match
Gibraltar enters this International Friendly match with a mixed recent form, securing two wins after three consecutive losses. They defeated Cayman Islands 4-1 and British Virgin Islands 4-0 in their last two outings, demonstrating offensive capability. However, prior to that, they suffered significant defeats, including a 0-6 loss to Czechia and a 0-3 loss to Croatia. Gibraltar maintains an average of 1.60 goals per match while conceding 1.80 goals per match, indicating a tendency for open games. Their possession stands at 33%, and they only keep a clean sheet in 20% of their matches.
Sao Tome and Principe comes into this friendly with a struggling form, having lost their last two matches without scoring a goal. They suffered a 0-1 defeat to Ethiopia and a 0-3 loss to the same opponent. Their recent record includes three losses in their last five matches, though they did manage a 1-0 win against Malawi. Sao Tome and Principe's offensive output is notably low, averaging just 0.20 goals per match, while conceding a high 2.60 goals per match. They register 0.20 shots on target per match and maintain an average possession of 50%, yet convert rarely.
Form
Gibraltar
LLLWWSao Tome and Principe
LLWLL