Highlanders vs Young Buffaloes: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on April 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
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What was the result of Highlanders vs Young Buffaloes?
Highlanders won 2-0 on April 13, 2025.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Highlanders have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Young Buffaloes have 10, 1 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | Sisonkhe(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Manzini Sea Birds(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Moneni Pirates(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Rangers FC(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Royal Leopards(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | Moneni Pirates(home) | 4-2 | Premier League |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Sisonkhe(away) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Illovo(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Manzini Sea Birds(away) | 0-3 | Premier League |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Ezulwini United(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Highlanders win, 2 draws, 3 Young Buffaloes wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2024 | Young Buffaloes 1-2 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Young Buffaloes 4-1 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Highlanders 0-5 Young Buffaloes | Premier League |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Young Buffaloes 0-0 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Highlanders 0-0 Young Buffaloes | Premier League |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Highlanders 1-3 Young Buffaloes | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Young Buffaloes vs Highlanders on Nov 6, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Highlanders score 0.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Young Buffaloes score 1.8 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlanders | 0.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Young Buffaloes | 1.8 | 0.9 | 6 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
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 Young Buffaloes sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Highlanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Young Buffaloes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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Other matches in the same round
- Mar 30, 2025Manzini Sea Birds3-0Madlenya
- Mar 30, 2025Sisonkhe2-1Highlanders
- Mar 30, 2025Sidwashini United1-0Rangers FC
- Mar 30, 2025Young Buffaloes4-2Moneni Pirates
- Apr 12, 2025Madlenya0-2Nsingizini Hotspurs
- Apr 12, 2025Royal Leopards2-0Sidwashini United
- Apr 12, 2025Illovo1-3Green Mamba
- Apr 12, 2025Manzini Sea Birds2-2Ezulwini United