Prediction: Highlanders FC vs Simba Bhora
Expected goals: 1.9 (Highlanders FC 1.09 · Simba Bhora 0.82). The model gives 40% home, 34% draw, 26% away. Under 1.75 goals (51%) and not both to score (53%). Most likely score: 0-0.
On recent form, Highlanders FC is 6-3-1 (wins-draws-losses) over its last 10 matches and Simba Bhora 3-2-5 over its own. In the last 6 head-to-head meetings the record reads 1 wins for Highlanders FC and 3 for Simba Bhora, with 2 draws.
| Highlanders FC | Draw | Simba Bhora | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our model | 40% | 34% | 26% |
| Market | 41% | 33% | 26% |
The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Highlanders FC (rating 1558 vs 1468).
- H2H favours Simba Bhora: 3-2-1.
- Cards-heavy: 8.4 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Highlanders FC | Simba Bhora | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1 / 0.5 | 1.1 / 1.5 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.5 / 0.2 | 0 / 1 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 33/67/0% | 0/0/100% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 2.2 / 5.2 | 2 / 4 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 4.4 / 0 | 4 / 0.5 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Highlanders FC 1–2–3 Simba Bhora
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/03/26 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | Simba Bhora | 0-0 | Highlanders FC |
| 01/11/25 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | Simba Bhora | 1-1 | Highlanders FC |
| 15/06/25 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | Highlanders FC | 2-3 HT 1-2 | Simba Bhora |
| 24/07/24 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | Simba Bhora | 2-1 | Highlanders FC |
| 29/03/24 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | Highlanders FC | 1-0 HT 0-0 | Simba Bhora |
| 07/10/23 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | Simba Bhora | 3-0 | Highlanders FC |
Standings · Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottland FC Mabvuku | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 6 | 43 |
| 2 | Hardrock FC | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 9 | 38 |
| 3 | CAPS United | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 34 |
| 4 | Ngezi Platinum FC | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 24 | 18 | 33 |
| 5 | Herentals FC | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 19 | 33 |
| 6 | Highlanders FC | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 32 |
| 7 | Dynamos FC | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 17 | 31 |
| 8 | MWOS FC | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 27 |
| 9 | Simba Bhora | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 27 |
| 10 | FC Platinum | 20 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 26 |
| 11 | Chicken Inn FC | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
| 12 | Bulawayo Chiefs FC | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 21 |
| 13 | ZPC Kariba FC | 20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 20 |
| 14 | FC Hunters | 20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 15 | Telone FC | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 28 | 16 |
| 16 | Agama FC | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 16 |
| 17 | Manica Diamonds FC | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 13 |
| 18 | Triangle United | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 11 |
Common opponents 6 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Highlanders FC | Simba Bhora |
|---|---|---|
| Telone FC | 0-1 L | 1-2 L |
| FC Hunters | 2-1 W | 1-2 L |
| Manica Diamonds FC | 0-0 D | 3-0 W |
| Ngezi Platinum FC | 0-0 D | 1-0 W |
| Hardrock FC | 1-0 W | 0-3 L |
| Triangle United | 1-0 W | 1-1 D |
| Record vs common | 3 W 2 D 1 L | 2 W 1 D 3 L |
Better against common opponents: Highlanders FC (3 of 6 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Highlanders FC
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | MWOS FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 2-1 | – | – | W |
| 21/06 | Dynamos FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
1-0 | 1-1 | 4 | 5 | D |
| 14/06 | Bulawayo Chiefs FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
1-1 | 2-1 | 8 | 5 | W |
| 11/06 | Agama FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
0-0 | 1-0 | – | – | W |
| 06/06 | Telone FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 0-1 | – | – | L |
| 31/05 | FC Hunters Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
1-0 | 2-1 | 3 | 1 | W |
| 24/05 | Manica Diamonds FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 0-0 | – | – | D |
| 17/05 | Ngezi Platinum FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
0-0 | 0-0 | 9 | 4 | D |
| 13/05 | Hardrock FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 1-0 | – | – | W |
| 10/05 | Triangle United Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
0-0 | 1-0 | 2 | 7 | W |
Simba Bhora
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/06 | Telone FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 1-2 | – | – | L |
| 20/06 | FC Hunters Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 1-2 | – | – | L |
| 13/06 | Manica Diamonds FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 3-0 | – | – | W |
| 10/06 | Ngezi Platinum FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 1-0 | – | – | W |
| 07/06 | Hardrock FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 0-3 | – | – | L |
| 31/05 | Triangle United Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 1-1 | – | – | D |
| 23/05 | Herentals FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
0-1 | 1-4 | 3 | 6 | L |
| 16/05 | CAPS United Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 1-1 | – | – | D |
| 13/05 | Chicken Inn FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
0-1 | 0-1 | 5 | 3 | L |
| 09/05 | ZPC Kariba FC Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League |
– | 2-1 | – | – | W |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Highlanders FC vs Simba Bhora?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Highlanders FC win (40%). Probabilities: Highlanders FC 40%, draw 34%, Simba Bhora 26%.
How many goals are expected in Highlanders FC vs Simba Bhora?
The model expects 1.9 goals (Highlanders FC 1.09 · Simba Bhora 0.82), with a 51% chance of under 1.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Highlanders FC vs Simba Bhora?
The model gives a 53% chance that not both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 0-0.