Manica vs Highlanders

📍 Premier Soccer League, Zimbabwe
🕒 Friday 22nd May, 01:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Manica average 0.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match this season. Highlanders average 0.9 scored and 0.7 conceded in away fixtures. Manica have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Highlanders have won 2/10 on the road (20%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Manica have seen 3+ goals in only 30% of home fixtures; Highlanders in 20% away. Manica average 0.7 scored and 0.8 conceded at home, Highlanders 0.9 and 0.7 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Manica at 30% in home games (3/10), Highlanders at 50% away (5/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Corner data is available but trends are mixed — Manica see 9+ corners in 0% of home games, Highlanders in 0% away. No strong edge in this market for this fixture.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Manica have stayed under 3 goals in 70% of home games, Highlanders in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Premier Soccer League table for the 2026 season, with Manica (th) and Highlanders (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Soccer League 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 CAPS United 12 8 2 2 16:8 +8 26
2 Hardrock 12 7 3 2 19:7 +12 24
3 Ngezi Platinum 12 5 7 0 15:10 +5 22
4 Scotland Mabvuku 12 5 6 1 14:6 +8 21
5 Herentals 12 5 4 3 16:14 +2 19
6 Simba Bhora 12 5 4 3 11:7 +4 19
7 Chicken Inn 12 5 3 4 10:9 +1 18
8 MWOS 12 4 6 2 11:9 +2 18
9 Dynamos 12 4 6 2 14:11 +3 18
10 Highlanders A 12 3 8 1 10:7 +3 17
11 Platinum 12 3 7 2 10:10 0 16
12 Bulawayo Chiefs 12 3 6 3 11:11 0 15
13 Kariba 12 2 6 4 7:8 -1 12
14 Hunters 12 1 7 4 7:16 -9 10
15 Triangle United 12 2 2 8 8:13 -5 8
16 TelOne 12 1 4 7 9:18 -9 7
17 Manica H 12 1 3 8 5:17 -12 6
18 AGAMA 12 0 4 8 9:21 -12 4

Team Form

Manica have lost 30% of their home matches this season, while Highlanders have been more resilient on the road (10% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Lost 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Manica have seen both teams score in 30% of home games, Highlanders in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Manica (30% Over 2.5 at home) and Highlanders (20% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches this season. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Over Goals

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Manica have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Highlanders in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 7 (0.7 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)

Match Corners

Manica (0% Over 8.5 at home) and Highlanders (0% away) have both featured in predominantly low-corner matches this season. Set-piece opportunities may be limited.

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 9.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 10.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

Manica have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Highlanders have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of away matches.

Corners Won

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Manica (Home Form) Highlanders (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • O. Charleroi vs Kortrijk U21 19:00 BST | Reserve Pro League, Belgium O. Charleroi have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/11 home matches this season · Kortrijk U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    95% combined
  • Brisbane Roar II vs Queensland Lions 10:15 BST | Npl Queensland, Australia Brisbane Roar II have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Queensland Lions have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    91% combined
  • Patro Eisden U21 vs RAAL La Louvière U21 19:00 BST | Reserve Pro League, Belgium Patro Eisden U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/11 home matches this season · RAAL La Louvière U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    82% combined
  • Weiz vs Ried II 18:00 BST | Regionalliga: Mitte, Austria Weiz have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Ried II have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
Acca odds (approx) 3.02
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Manica vs Highlanders Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Manica vs Highlanders?

Under 2.5 Goals — Manica have stayed under 3 goals in 70% of home games, Highlanders in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Manica or Highlanders?

Manica have a slight form edge at home (30% wins) over Highlanders on the road (20% wins) in Premier Soccer League. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Manica and Highlanders?

Mixed — Manica have seen BTTS in 30% of home games, Highlanders in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premier Soccer League fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Manica and Highlanders?

Unlikely — Manica (30% Over 2.5 at home) and Highlanders (20% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches in Premier Soccer League. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Manica or Highlanders?

Highlanders have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Manica's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Manica and Highlanders?

Unlikely — Manica (0% Over 8.5 at home) and Highlanders (0% away) have both featured in predominantly low-corner matches in Premier Soccer League.

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