There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Premier Soccer League table so far. Here's the Highlanders - Chapungu United latest:
It's no vacation for neither Highlanders nor Chapungu United 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.
Highlanders form and stats
The story so far for Highlanders, who have the fewest scored goals (10) in Premier Soccer League, at their home stadium (Barbourfields Stadium) is 3 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.Highlanders's last game was hosting Chapungu United and winning 1-0. A 1-1 draw away before that, with Manica the opponent.
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 Highlanders have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 0.
Highlanders aren't scoring a lot here at Barbourfields Stadium with only 5 goals from 8 games. Defensively Highlanders have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (2 in 8 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Chapungu United form and stats
Playing away, Chapungu United have won 3 games, drawn 2 and suffered 3 defeats so far this season. The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Chapungu United, who have now gone ten games without a victory. The CAPS United game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Chapungu United are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.Two away games in a row for Chapungu United, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 versus Highlanders in the Premier Soccer League. A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Manica.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Chapungu United playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were 1 Chapungu United win, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Chapungu United's away games this season with only 4 goals from 8 matches. Chapungu United are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 4 goals away.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Highlanders - Chapungu United 1-0 played earlier this season. Numbers for the last seven meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Highlanders, 2 draws and 2 wins for Chapungu United. Over 2,5 goals: 1 time; under 2,5 goals: 6 games.Highlanders missing players
Chapungu United missing players
| Highlanders | Chapungu United | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Played | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Won | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Drew | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Lost | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Scored | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| 75% | 62% | 67% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 82% |
| 44% | 25% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 0% | 12% | 47% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 0% | 12% | 35% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 31% | 12% | 0% | BTTS | 0% | 12% | 35% |
| 50% | 75% | 67% | Clean Sheets | 67% | 50% | 35% |
| 44% | 50% | 67% | Failed To Score | 33% | 62% | 47% |
| 5.7 | 5.3 | 6.5 | Corners For (avg) | 1 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| 2.3 | 1.2 | 1 | Corners Against (avg) | 7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | 1 | 1 | 1 |
- Highlanders have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Highlanders have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
| 11-05-19 | | Chicken Inn | 3 - 0 | Highlanders |
| 19-05-19 | | Highlanders | 0 - 0 | Herentals |
| 26-05-19 | | TelOne | 0 - 1 | Highlanders |
| 02-06-19 | | Highlanders | 2 - 0 | Kariba |
| 08-06-19 | | Yadah | 1 - 0 | Highlanders |
| 16-06-19 | | Highlanders | 1 - 0 | Dynamos |
| 06-07-19 | | Ngezi Platinum | 1 - 1 | Highlanders |
| 14-07-19 | | Highlanders | 1 - 1 | Platinum |
| 21-07-19 | | Manica | 1 - 1 | Highlanders |
| 07-08-19 | | Highlanders | 1 - 0 | Chapungu United |
| 19-05-19 | | Chapungu United | 0 - 3 | Chicken Inn |
| 25-05-19 | | Herentals | 0 - 0 | Chapungu United |
| 02-06-19 | | Chapungu United | 1 - 1 | TelOne |
| 08-06-19 | | Kariba | 0 - 0 | Chapungu United |
| 15-06-19 | | Chapungu United | 1 - 2 | Yadah |
| 07-07-19 | | Dynamos | 1 - 0 | Chapungu United |
| 13-07-19 | | Chapungu United | 0 - 0 | Ngezi Platinum |
| 20-07-19 | | Platinum | 1 - 0 | Chapungu United |
| 27-07-19 | | Chapungu United | 1 - 1 | Manica |
| 07-08-19 | | Highlanders | 1 - 0 | Chapungu United |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Platinum | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 32 |
| 2 | Chicken Inn | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | Black Rhinos | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 30 |
| 4 | CAPS United | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| 5 | Ngezi Platinum | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Kariba | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | Dynamos | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| 8 | Triangle United | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 23 |
| 9 | Hwange | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -5 | 22 |
| 10 | Chapungu United | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 11 | Highlanders | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 20 |
| 12 | Manica | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -2 | 19 |
| 13 | Harare City | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 | Herentals | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 18 |
| 15 | Mushowani Stars | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 17 |
| 16 | TelOne | 17 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -6 | 15 |
| 17 | Yadah | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -10 | 14 |
| 18 | Bulawayo Chiefs | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -15 | 12 |