Highlanders vs Manica Diamonds: result 1-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 16Kick-off on July 23, 2023 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Barbourfields Stadium, Bulawayo
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What was the result of Highlanders vs Manica Diamonds?
Highlanders won 1-0 on July 23, 2023.
Goalscorers
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What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Highlanders have 8 wins, 7 draws and 0 defeats; Manica Diamonds have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2023 | Herentals(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Triangle United(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 2, 2023 | CAPS United(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Bulawayo Chiefs(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 28, 2023 | Green Fuel(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2023 | Cranborne Bullets(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Simba Bhora(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Sheasham(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Hwange(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 27, 2023 | Yadah(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Highlanders win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Manica Diamonds win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2022 | Highlanders 3-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Manica Diamonds 1-0 Highlanders | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 24, 2019 | Highlanders 1-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Manica Diamonds 1-1 Highlanders | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Highlanders vs Manica Diamonds on Jul 10, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Highlanders score 0.9 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Manica Diamonds score 1.1 and concede 0.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlanders | 0.9 | 0.3 | 11 | 4/15 | 2/15 |
| Manica Diamonds | 1.1 | 0.5 | 9 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Highlanders sit 7th in Premier Soccer League (41 points from 27 matches) and Manica Diamonds sit 18th (19 points from 27 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Highlanders | 27 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 41 |
| 18 | Manica Diamonds | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 42 | 19 |
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