BUJUMBURA, Burundi (Interstat) — Two sides trending in opposite directions will meet Saturday when Flambeau du Centre hosts Garage Express in Burundi’s Ligue A at Urunani Stadium.

Flambeau du Centre (3-5-6) looks to rebound from a narrow 2-1 road loss to Dynamik on March 15. Prior to that, the club had shown improved form, going unbeaten in three matches with a win and two draws, including a 4-1 road victory at Rukinzo on March 3. Their attack has found a rhythm, scoring in four of their last five outings.

In contrast, Garage Express (2-6-6) arrives with momentum from a 1-0 home win over Bumamuru on March 16, but that result is an outlier in a difficult season. The club has struggled mightily to score, being shut out in seven of its 14 matches. Its defense has also been prone to collapse, conceding four or more goals in three separate games this campaign, including a 5-1 loss at Ngozi City on March 11.

The historical data and current form heavily favor the hosts. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Flambeau du Centre is projected to win 2-0. Garage Express’s lone bright spot has been a stubborn defense in some draws, but its lack of offensive production — a league-low six goals scored — is a major concern.

A key tactical battle will be whether Garage Express can disrupt Flambeau du Centre’s recent scoring touch. The visitors will likely rely on a defensive setup and hope to replicate the resilience shown in earlier scoreless draws against sides like Royal Vision 2026 and Le Messager Ngozi.

For Flambeau du Centre, the match represents a critical opportunity to collect three points and climb the table before its next fixture against Green Farmers on April 26. Garage Express, sitting near the bottom, faces a daunting schedule ahead, with upcoming matches against Dynamik and Aigle Noir in April and May.

Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. local time.