Highlanders vs Malanti Chiefs: result 1-0 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 24Kick-off on April 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
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What was the result of Highlanders vs Malanti Chiefs?
Highlanders won 1-0 on April 12, 2026.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Highlanders have 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats; Malanti Chiefs have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Moneni Pirates(away) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Ezulwini United(home) | 3-2 | Premier League |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Sisonkhe(away) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Green Mamba(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Manzini Wanderers(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Green Mamba(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Mbabane Swallows(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Nsingizini Hotspurs(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Ubombo Sugar(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Ezulwini United(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Highlanders wins, 2 draws, 1 Malanti Chiefs win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | Malanti Chiefs 1-1 Highlanders | Premier League |
| May 11, 2022 | Highlanders 3-3 Malanti Chiefs | Premier League |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Malanti Chiefs 0-2 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Highlanders 0-1 Malanti Chiefs | Premier League |
| May 5, 2021 | Malanti Chiefs 0-1 Highlanders | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Malanti Chiefs vs Highlanders on Nov 9, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Highlanders score 1.4 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Malanti Chiefs score 0.7 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlanders | 1.4 | 1.1 | 7 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Malanti Chiefs | 0.7 | 1.3 | 4 | 3/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Highlanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
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