Moneni Pirates vs Young Buffaloes: result 2-3 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 13Kick-off on February 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
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What was the result of Moneni Pirates vs Young Buffaloes?
Young Buffaloes won 2-3 on February 17, 2024.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Moneni Pirates have 0 wins, 10 draws and 5 defeats; Young Buffaloes have 9, 1 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | Denver(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Manzini Wanderers(home) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Highlanders(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Madlenya(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Illovo(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | Rangers FC(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Illovo(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Manzini Sea Birds(home) | 3-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Highlanders(away) | 5-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Madlenya(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Moneni Pirates win, 1 draw, 4 Young Buffaloes wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | Young Buffaloes 2-0 Moneni Pirates | Premier League |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Young Buffaloes 2-1 Moneni Pirates | Premier League |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Moneni Pirates 0-0 Young Buffaloes | Premier League |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Moneni Pirates 0-5 Young Buffaloes | Premier League |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Young Buffaloes 0-2 Moneni Pirates | Premier League |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Young Buffaloes 3-0 Moneni Pirates | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Young Buffaloes vs Moneni Pirates on Oct 25, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Moneni Pirates score 0.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Young Buffaloes score 1.9 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneni Pirates | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2 | 9/15 | 5/15 |
| Young Buffaloes | 1.9 | 0.8 | 8 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Moneni Pirates sit 7th in Premier League (3 points from 2 matches) and Young Buffaloes sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Moneni Pirates | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Young Buffaloes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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