Nkana vs ZESCO United: result 1-0 and analysis
Super LeagueRegular Season - 7Kick-off on October 16, 2021 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Nkana Stadium, Kitwe
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What was the result of Nkana vs ZESCO United?
Nkana won 1-0 on October 16, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 19′?Nkana
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nkana have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; ZESCO United 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | Zanaco(away) | 0-1 | Super League |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Indeni(away) | 1-1 | Super League |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Chambishi(home) | 0-1 | Super League |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Kabwe Warriors(away) | 1-0 | Super League |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Red Arrows(home) | 1-0 | Super League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Kabwe Warriors(away) | 2-0 | Super League |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Kafue Celtic(away) | 0-2 | Super League |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Indeni(away) | 2-0 | Super League |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Chambishi(home) | 2-0 | Super League |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Royal Leopards(home) | 2-1 | CAF Champions League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Nkana wins, 1 draw, 2 ZESCO United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | ZESCO United 0-1 Nkana | Super League |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Nkana 1-2 ZESCO United | Super League |
| Jul 13, 2018 | ZESCO United 0-3 Nkana | Super League |
| Apr 8, 2018 | Nkana 0-1 ZESCO United | Super League |
| Aug 16, 2017 | ZESCO United 0-1 Nkana | Super League |
| Apr 30, 2017 | Nkana 2-2 ZESCO United | Super League |
Last archived meeting: ZESCO United vs Nkana on May 12, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Nkana score 1.4 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; ZESCO United score 1.6 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkana | 1.4 | 1.0 | 5 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| ZESCO United | 1.6 | 0.8 | 7 | 3/15 | 5/15 |
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 ZESCO United sit 10th (47 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ZESCO United | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 39 | 30 | 47 |
| 13 | Nkana | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 39 |
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