It's advantage Dynamos so far with their 6th position in the Premier Soccer League table, welcoming Black Rhinos who are placed 8th.
It's no vacation for neither Dynamos nor Black Rhinos as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Dynamos form and stats
3-10-2 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier Soccer League numbers at home for Dynamos so far this season. In general it's been a long time since Dynamos tasted defeat here at Rufaro Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 13 home games. Dynamos haven’t lost a game in 18 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Highlanders, 154 days ago.
Happy days for Dynamos in their previous game, a Premier Soccer League match away at Chapungu United (placed 9th) that ended with a 2-1 victory. In the match before that, Dynamos hosted Highlanders and drew the game 1-1.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Dynamos here at Rufaro Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (11 from 15 games). Dynamos are not conceding a lot of goals here at Rufaro Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 9 from 15 matches.
Black Rhinos form and stats
Playing away, Black Rhinos have won 4 games, drawn 4 and suffered 7 defeats in the Premier Soccer League this season. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Black Rhinos have lost on their last two travels.
Black Rhinos aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 180 league minutes without a goal.
The manager was unhappy after their last game, a Premier Soccer League match played at their home ground Rufaro Stadium. Black Rhinos suffered a 0-1 loss to Yadah (placed 17th). Prior to that match, the Black Rhinos manager faced defeat when travelling to Kariba and losing 0-1.
The attacking power of Black Rhinos when travelling is not overwhelming with 11 goals scored from 15 league matches away. 16 goals have been conceded by Black Rhinos in these games.
Head 2 Head
Dynamos and Black Rhinos have met before this season: Black Rhinos - Dynamos 1-1. Head-2-head stats last five meetings: 2 - 2 - 1 (Dynamos wins - draws - Black Rhinos wins). As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 4 had two or less.Dynamos missing players
Black Rhinos missing players
| Dynamos | Black Rhinos | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 15 | 30 |
| 9 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 16 | 10 | 4 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 27 | 11 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 11 | 26 |
| 23 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 5 | 16 | 28 |
| 83% | 73% | 60% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 80% | 83% |
| 60% | 53% | 40% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 60% | 60% |
| 13% | 7% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 33% | 33% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 7% | 3% |
| 3% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 47% | 47% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 27% | 40% |
| 40% | 47% | 60% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 33% | 33% |
| 30% | 33% | 40% | Failed to Score | F T | 75% | 60% | 43% |
| 3.9 | 4.1 | 4 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| 1.4 | 1.2 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Black Rhinos have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded away.
- Black Rhinos have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | CAPS United | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 54 |
| 2 | Chicken Inn | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 42 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 53 |
| 3 | Platinum | 31 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 53 |
| 4 | Kariba | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 45 |
| 5 | Ngezi Platinum | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 44 |
| 6 | Dynamos | 30 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 43 |
| 7 | Highlanders | 31 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 42 |
| 8 | Black Rhinos | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -2 | 42 |
| 9 | Chapungu United | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 39 |
| 10 | Manica | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 17 | -1 | 38 |
| 11 | Triangle United | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 40 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 23 | -3 | 37 |
| 12 | TelOne | 31 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 27 | 30 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -3 | 36 |
| 13 | Harare City | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 30 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | -4 | 36 |
| 14 | Herentals | 31 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 30 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 35 |
| 15 | Bulawayo Chiefs | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 41 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 35 |
| 16 | Hwange | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 33 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -9 | 33 |
| 17 | Yadah | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 42 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 29 | -16 | 31 |
| 18 | Mushowani Stars | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 42 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 25 | -10 | 30 |