Manica Diamonds vs Highlanders: result 1-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 3Kick-off on December 19, 2021 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Sakubva Stadium, Mutare
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What was the result of Manica Diamonds vs Highlanders?
Manica Diamonds won 1-0 on December 19, 2021.
Goalscorers
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What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Manica Diamonds have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Highlanders have 5, 8 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2021 | Bulawayo City(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 7, 2021 | Whawha(home) | 4-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 15, 2019 | Black Rhinos(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Chapungu United(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 24, 2019 | Highlanders(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2021 | Ngezi Platinum(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Black Rhinos(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Chapungu United(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Bulawayo Chiefs(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 24, 2019 | Manica Diamonds(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Manica Diamonds wins, 1 draw, 1 Highlanders win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nov 24, 2019
How many goals should we expect?
Manica Diamonds score 1.4 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Highlanders score 1.1 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manica Diamonds | 1.4 | 0.9 | 7 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
| Highlanders | 1.1 | 0.7 | 6 | 7/15 | 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 (20 points from 30 matches) and Highlanders sit 8th (42 points from 30 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Highlanders | 30 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 22 | 42 |
| 18 | Manica Diamonds | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 44 | 20 |
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