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Nico United vs Matebele Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.50 expected goals for Nico United and 1.17 for Matebele, a combined total of 2.67. That distribution gives Nico United the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% 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
70.5% probability
Expected goals
1.50 – 1.17
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
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.
Nico United home form
5 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Matebele away threat
Scored in 1 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Nico United to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 26% / 30% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.50 goals for Nico United and 1.17 for Matebele, a combined 2.67 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
71%
Double chance 12
74%
Double chance X2
55%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–112.1%
- 1–010.4%
- 2–19.1%
- 0–18.1%
- 2–07.8%
Recent form
Nico United
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Prisons XI · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-11T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Centre Chiefs · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Extension Gunners · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-08-29T14:00:00.000Z · A vs BDF XI · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-05-23T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Orapa United · 0-1 (L)
Matebele
- 2026-10-18T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Township Rollers · 4-2 (W)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs TAFIC · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Tonota · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Enesia · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Police XI · 0-1 (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 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonota | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Gaborone United | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | Sua Flamingoes | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | Centre Chiefs | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Orapa United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | Extension Gunners | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 9 |
| 7 | TAFIC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Police XI | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Galaxy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | Nico United | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 11 | Township Rollers | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Enesia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 13 | Matebele | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 | BDF XI | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Prisons XI | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Morupule Wanderers | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 70.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 50%.
A 71% 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.