Highlanders vs Mbabane Swallows: result 2-3 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on May 5, 2024 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
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What was the result of Highlanders vs Mbabane Swallows?
Mbabane Swallows won 2-3 on May 5, 2024.
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; Mbabane Swallows have 8, 7 and 0.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2024 | Denver(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Young Buffaloes(away) | 1-4 | Premier League |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Madlenya(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Nsingizini Hotspurs(home) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Manzini Sea Birds(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2024 | Manzini Sea Birds(home) | 7-2 | Premier League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Illovo(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Rangers FC(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Moneni Pirates(home) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Manzini Wanderers(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Highlanders wins, 3 draws, 1 Mbabane Swallows win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | Mbabane Swallows 1-1 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Mbabane Swallows 1-1 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Dec 17, 2022 | Highlanders 2-1 Mbabane Swallows | Premier League |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Mbabane Swallows 0-0 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Jan 23, 2022 | Highlanders 1-0 Mbabane Swallows | Premier League |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Highlanders 1-2 Mbabane Swallows | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Mbabane Swallows vs Highlanders on Dec 10, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Highlanders score 1.0 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Mbabane Swallows score 1.9 and concede 0.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlanders | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5 | 9/15 | 3/15 |
| Mbabane Swallows | 1.9 | 0.6 | 7 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Highlanders sit 2nd in Premier League (4 points from 2 matches) and Mbabane Swallows sit 14th (0 points from 1 match).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Highlanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 | Mbabane Swallows | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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- May 11, 2024Manzini Sea Birds1-1Royal Leopards