Zimbabwe · Premier Soccer League · Matchweek 2813:00
KaribaDLWLD

0 – 0

Saturday, 5 September 2026

Simba BhoraWDLDL

Nyamhunga Stadium · Analysis updated 12:04 UTC

Kariba vs Simba Bhora Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.95 expected goals for Kariba and 0.83 for Simba Bhora, a combined total of 1.78. That distribution gives Kariba the largest share of the 1X2 market at 37%, with the draw at 33%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 26% for over 2.5 goals and 35% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 37% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

70.0% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.95 – 0.83

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Kariba home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Simba Bhora away threat

    Scored in 1 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Kariba to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 37%, against 37% / 33% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.95 goals for Kariba and 0.83 for Simba Bhora, a combined 1.78 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Kariba win37%
Draw33%
Simba Bhora win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

67%

Double chance X2

63%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals53%
Over 2.5 goals26%
Over 3.5 goals11%
Both teams to score35%

Correct score

  • 0–016.9%
  • 1–016.1%
  • 0–114.0%
  • 1–113.3%
  • 2–07.6%

Recent form

Kariba

  • 2026-09-19T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Platinum · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Simba Bhora · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-22T13:00:00.000Z · A vs MWOS · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-01T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Dynamos · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-26T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Bulawayo Chiefs · 0-1 (L)

Simba Bhora

  • 2026-10-17T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Herentals · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T13:00:00.000Z · A vs CAPS United · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Chicken Inn · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Kariba · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-22T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Scotland Mabvuku · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Premier Soccer League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Hardrock3120653566
2Scotland Mabvuku30171033461
3Ngezi Platinum32141441356
4Dynamos32121641752
5CAPS United31131261151
6Herentals3214612-148
7MWOS31111281045
8Highlanders319166443
9Platinum329167043
10Chicken Inn31111010-143
11Simba Bhora3191210039
12Hunters3171410-1035
13Kariba3261511-933
14Bulawayo Chiefs3171014-1231
15Agama317717-2128
16Triangle United315917-1724
17TelOne3141017-2322
18Manica Diamonds314918-3021

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 70.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 35% and over 2.5 goals at 26%.

A 70% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.