Royal Leopards vs Highlanders: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 10Kick-off on February 1, 2025 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
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What was the result of Royal Leopards vs Highlanders?
Royal Leopards won 2-1 on February 1, 2025.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Royal Leopards have 9 wins, 6 draws and 0 defeats; Highlanders have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | Green Mamba(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Manzini Sea Birds(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Madlenya(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Mbabane Swallows(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Rangers FC(home) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2025 | Ezulwini United(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Green Mamba(home) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Nsingizini Hotspurs(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Sidwashini United(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Madlenya(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Royal Leopards wins, 2 draws, 1 Highlanders win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 | Highlanders 0-2 Royal Leopards | Premier League |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Royal Leopards 1-1 Highlanders | Premier League |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Highlanders 2-3 Royal Leopards | Premier League |
| Mar 5, 2023 | Highlanders 1-2 Royal Leopards | Premier League |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Royal Leopards 2-3 Highlanders | Premier League |
| May 15, 2022 | Highlanders 1-1 Royal Leopards | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Highlanders vs Royal Leopards on Sep 28, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Royal Leopards score 1.9 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Highlanders score 1.0 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leopards | 1.9 | 0.7 | 8 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| Highlanders | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Royal Leopards sit 3rd in Premier League (4 points from 2 matches) and Highlanders sit 2nd (4 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Highlanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Royal Leopards | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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Other matches in the same round
- Jan 5, 2025Rangers FC1-2Nsingizini Hotspurs
- Jan 11, 2025Green Mamba0-0Royal Leopards
- Jan 11, 2025Manzini Sea Birds1-0Sisonkhe
- Jan 11, 2025Madlenya0-3Young Buffaloes
- Jan 12, 2025Moneni Pirates1-0Rangers FC
- Jan 12, 2025Mbabane Swallows1-1Illovo
- Jan 12, 2025Nsingizini Hotspurs2-0Sidwashini United
- Jan 12, 2025Highlanders2-1Ezulwini United