Highlanders vs Mbabane Swallows: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on December 17, 2022 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
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What was the result of Highlanders vs Mbabane Swallows?
Highlanders won 2-1 on December 17, 2022.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Highlanders have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; Mbabane Swallows have 8, 6 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2022 | Tambuti(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Manzini Sea Birds(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Nsingizini Hotspurs(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Madlenya(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Denver(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2022 | Royal Leopards(home) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Nsingizini Hotspurs(home) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Tambankulu Callies(away) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Moneni Pirates(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Seven Dreams(away) | 3-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Highlanders win, 2 draws, 1 Mbabane Swallows win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Mbabane Swallows 0-0 Highlanders | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Mbabane Swallows vs Highlanders on Jun 12, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Highlanders score 1.1 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Mbabane Swallows score 1.6 and concede 0.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlanders | 1.1 | 0.7 | 9 | 4/15 | 5/15 |
| Mbabane Swallows | 1.6 | 0.6 | 9 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
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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Other matches in the same round
- Dec 17, 2022Green Mamba2-0Moneni Pirates
- Dec 17, 2022Manzini Wanderers2-2Nsingizini Hotspurs
- Dec 18, 2022Seven Dreams0-2Manzini Sea Birds
- Dec 18, 2022Madlenya1-0Tambankulu Callies
- Dec 31, 2022TambutivsMbabane Swallows
- Jan 4, 2023Royal Leopards2-3Young Buffaloes
- Jan 4, 2023Tambuti0-1Denver
- Jan 4, 2023Seven Dreams0-2Highlanders