Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Konkola Blades: prediction and stats
Super LeagueRegular Season - 12Kick-off on December 9, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Nakambala Stadium, Mazabuka
The Footlab model makes Man Utd Zambia Academy the favourite at 44%, against 31% for a draw and 25% for Konkola Blades. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Konkola Blades?
A very open match: only 40 Elo points separate Man Utd Zambia Academy (1,583) and Konkola Blades (1,543).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Man Utd Zambia Academy have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Konkola Blades have 5, 7 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Kabwe Warriors(home) | 2-1 | Super League |
| May 20, 2026 | Nkwazi(home) | 0-1 | Super League |
| May 17, 2026 | Nkana(away) | 2-1 | Super League |
| May 2, 2026 | Prison Leopards(away) | 2-0 | Super League |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Kansanshi Dynamos(home) | 0-3 | Super League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Nchanga Rangers(away) | 2-1 | Super League |
| May 17, 2026 | NAPSA Stars(home) | 0-0 | Super League |
| May 14, 2026 | Mines(away) | 2-1 | Super League |
| May 2, 2026 | Power Dynamos(home) | 1-2 | Super League |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Red Arrows(away) | 1-1 | Super League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Man Utd Zambia Academy win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Konkola Blades win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Man Utd Zambia Academy 1-1 Konkola Blades | Super League |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Konkola Blades 0-2 Man Utd Zambia Academy | Super League |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Konkola Blades 2-0 Man Utd Zambia Academy | Super League |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Man Utd Zambia Academy 0-0 Konkola Blades | Super League |
Last archived meeting: Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Konkola Blades on Feb 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Man Utd Zambia Academy score 1.1 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Konkola Blades score 1.0 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 34% probability of over 2.5 goals and 41% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Utd Zambia Academy | 1.1 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Konkola Blades | 1.0 | 0.9 | 4 | 9/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Man Utd Zambia Academy sit 3rd in Super League (51 points from 34 matches) and Konkola Blades sit 9th (48 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Man Utd Zambia Academy | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 30 | 51 |
| 9 | Konkola Blades | 34 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 32 | 28 | 48 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Konkola Blades?
- The Footlab model makes Man Utd Zambia Academy the favourite at 44%, against 31% for a draw and 25% for Konkola Blades.
- Where and when is Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Konkola Blades played?
- Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Konkola Blades is played on December 9, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Nakambala Stadium, in the Super League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 34% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.