Manica Diamonds vs Bulawayo Chiefs: result 3-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 17Kick-off on July 29, 2023 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Gibbo Stadium, Triangle
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What was the result of Manica Diamonds vs Bulawayo Chiefs?
Manica Diamonds won 3-1 on July 29, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 20′?Manica Diamonds
- 35′?Bulawayo Chiefs
- 62′?Manica Diamonds
- 78′?Manica Diamonds
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Manica Diamonds have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Bulawayo Chiefs have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2023 | Highlanders(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 15, 2023 | Cranborne Bullets(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Simba Bhora(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Sheasham(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Hwange(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | Herentals(home) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Triangle United(away) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 8, 2023 | CAPS United(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Green Fuel(home) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Highlanders(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Manica Diamonds win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Bulawayo Chiefs win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2022 | Bulawayo Chiefs 1-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Manica Diamonds 0-0 Bulawayo Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 17, 2019 | Manica Diamonds 1-0 Bulawayo Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Bulawayo Chiefs 1-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Bulawayo Chiefs vs Manica Diamonds on Sep 25, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Manica Diamonds score 1.1 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Bulawayo Chiefs score 1.4 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manica Diamonds | 1.1 | 0.5 | 9 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
| Bulawayo Chiefs | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Manica Diamonds sit 18th in Premier Soccer League (19 points from 27 matches) and Bulawayo Chiefs sit 12th (31 points from 27 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bulawayo Chiefs | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 29 | 31 |
| 18 | Manica Diamonds | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 42 | 19 |
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