Highlands Park vs Chippa United match preview: Even contest expected at Makhulong Stadium

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Highlands Park and Chippa United.

Chippa United have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Highlands Park form and stats

Highlands Park must be fairly happy with 6 points from their first three Premier League games here at Makhulong Stadium.

Highlands Park lost their last game at Mamelodi Sundowns (placed 3rd) after a 0-1 scoreline. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Black Leopards that ended 0-0.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Highlands Park have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found three matches with the results: Won 1 Drawn 1 Lost 1.

The match schedule is unforgiving for Highlands Park as they have a new game in only three days, a Premier League match thankfully also at home. Orlando Pirates are visiting.

Highlands Park can score goals in their home matches. After 3 league matches they have found the net 6 times. Highlands Park's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 4 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Chippa United form and stats

No Premier League points yet away for Chippa United, from their first 3 matches. The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on N. Mapeza, the Chippa United manager, as the last three away games were defeats.

The supporters enjoyed Chippa United's previous game versus Bloemfontein Celtic (placed 9th), a League Cup 1-0 win played at home. A 0-1 loss hosting Bidvest Wits before that.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found eight similar matches played by Chippa United in our archives, and the results are: 1 win for Chippa United, 4 draws and 3 defeats.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Chippa United as they have only managed to score 2 times from 3 away games in the league. Chippa United have conceded 5 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

As for the last four games between these two teams, there's 2 Highlands Park victories, 1 draw and 1 Chippa United win. 1 of these game ended with three goals or more, 3 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

M. Mvala 8 goals

P. Shalulile 7 goals / 1 assists

R. Manzini 6 goals

Highlands Park missing players

Chippa United missing players