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Nkana vs Power Dynamos: prediction and stats

Super LeagueRegular Season - 15Kick-off on January 2, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Nkana Stadium, Kitwe

NkanaPower Dynamos

The Footlab model makes Power Dynamos the favourite at 45%, against 33% for a draw and 22% for Nkana. The most likely score is 0-1.

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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Nkana vs Power Dynamos?

Power Dynamos starts as the favourite with a 250-point Elo edge (1,812 vs 1,562).

Nkana win22 %
Draw33 %
Power Dynamos win45 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nkana have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Power Dynamos have 12, 3 and 0.

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

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
Power Dynamos
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 23, 2026Mufulira Wanderers(home)2-0Super League
May 17, 2026Green Eagles(away)1-0Super League
May 13, 2026Mutondo Stars(home)2-2Super League
May 6, 2026Kansanshi Dynamos(away)0-0Super League
May 2, 2026Konkola Blades(away)2-1Super League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Nkana win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Power Dynamos win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 11, 2026Power Dynamos 1-0 NkanaSuper League
Nov 8, 2025Nkana 1-1 Power DynamosSuper League
Apr 20, 2025Nkana 1-1 Power DynamosSuper League
Dec 7, 2024Power Dynamos 1-2 NkanaSuper League
Apr 20, 2024Power Dynamos 0-2 NkanaSuper League
Nov 12, 2023Nkana 0-2 Power DynamosSuper League

Last archived meeting: Power Dynamos vs Nkana on Apr 11, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Nkana score 0.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Power Dynamos score 2.1 and concede 0.6. 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
Nkana0.70.946/153/15
Power Dynamos2.10.696/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Nkana sit 13th in Super League (39 points from 34 matches) and Power Dynamos sit 1st (78 points from 34 matches).

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

Final 2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Power Dynamos342392531878
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 Nkana vs Power Dynamos?
The Footlab model makes Power Dynamos the favourite at 45%, against 33% for a draw and 22% for Nkana.
Where and when is Nkana vs Power Dynamos played?
Nkana vs Power Dynamos is played on January 2, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Nkana 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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