Manica Diamonds vs Highlanders: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 33Kick-off on November 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Gibbo Stadium, Triangle
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What was the result of Manica Diamonds vs Highlanders?
Manica Diamonds won 2-0 on November 19, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 38′?Manica Diamonds
- 56′?Manica Diamonds
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Manica Diamonds have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Highlanders have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2023 | Cranborne Bullets(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Simba Bhora(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Sheasham(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Dynamos(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Hwange(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2023 | Herentals(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Triangle United(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 5, 2023 | CAPS United(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Bulawayo Chiefs(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Green Fuel(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Manica Diamonds win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Highlanders win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2023 | Highlanders 1-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Highlanders 3-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Manica Diamonds 1-0 Highlanders | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 24, 2019 | Highlanders 1-0 Manica Diamonds | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Manica Diamonds 1-1 Highlanders | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Highlanders vs Manica Diamonds on Jul 23, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Manica Diamonds score 1.2 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Highlanders score 0.5 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manica Diamonds | 1.2 | 0.7 | 7 | 6/15 | 3/15 |
| Highlanders | 0.5 | 1.1 | 5 | 4/15 | 3/15 |
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 Highlanders sit 7th (41 points from 27 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Highlanders | 27 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 41 |
| 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