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Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Nkana: prediction and stats

Super LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on November 18, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Nakambala Stadium, Mazabuka

Man Utd Zambia AcademyNkana

The Footlab model makes Man Utd Zambia Academy the favourite at 44%, against 33% for a draw and 23% for Nkana. 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 Nkana?

A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate Man Utd Zambia Academy (1,583) and Nkana (1,561).

Man Utd Zambia Academy win44 %
Draw33 %
Nkana win23 %

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; Nkana have 3, 5 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Man Utd Zambia Academy
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 24, 2026Kabwe Warriors(home)2-1Super League
May 20, 2026Nkwazi(home)0-1Super League
May 17, 2026Nkana(away)2-1Super League
May 2, 2026Prison Leopards(away)2-0Super League
Apr 29, 2026Kansanshi Dynamos(home)0-3Super League
Nkana
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 23, 2026Kansanshi Dynamos(away)0-0Super League
May 17, 2026Man Utd Zambia Academy(home)1-2Super League
May 13, 2026ZESCO United(away)1-0Super League
May 3, 2026Nchanga Rangers(home)0-1Super League
Apr 30, 2026NAPSA Stars(away)1-1Super League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Man Utd Zambia Academy win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Nkana win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 17, 2026Nkana 1-2 Man Utd Zambia AcademySuper League
Jan 24, 2026Man Utd Zambia Academy 0-1 NkanaSuper League
May 3, 2025Man Utd Zambia Academy 5-2 NkanaSuper League
Dec 14, 2024Nkana 2-0 Man Utd Zambia AcademySuper League
Feb 17, 2024Man Utd Zambia Academy 0-1 NkanaSuper League
Sep 20, 2023Nkana 1-1 Man Utd Zambia AcademySuper League

Last archived meeting: Nkana vs Man Utd Zambia Academy on May 17, 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; Nkana score 0.7 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 29% probability of over 2.5 goals and 36% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Man Utd Zambia Academy1.11.248/159/15
Nkana0.70.946/153/15

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 Nkana sit 13th (39 points from 34 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Man Utd Zambia Academy3414911353051
13Nkana3491213233039

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 Nkana?
The Footlab model makes Man Utd Zambia Academy the favourite at 44%, against 33% for a draw and 23% for Nkana.
Where and when is Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Nkana played?
Man Utd Zambia Academy vs Nkana is played on November 18, 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 29% 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.

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