Zambia · Super League · Matchweek 3311:00

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Sunday, 17 May 2026

Nkana Stadium · Analysis updated 04:19 UTC

Nkana vs Man Utd Zambia Academy Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.90 expected goals for Nkana and 0.88 for Man Utd Zambia Academy, a combined total of 1.78. That distribution gives Nkana the largest share of the 1X2 market at 34%, 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 34% 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

67.3% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.90 – 0.88

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.

  • Nkana home form

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

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Nkana to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 34%, against 34% / 33% / 33% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.90 goals for Nkana and 0.88 for Man Utd Zambia Academy, a combined 1.78 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 26% and both teams to score at 35%, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%.

Match result (1X2)

Nkana win34%
Draw33%
Man Utd Zambia Academy win33%

Double chance 1X

67%

Double chance 12

67%

Double chance X2

66%

Goals markets

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

Correct score

  • 0–016.9%
  • 1–015.3%
  • 0–114.8%
  • 1–113.3%
  • 2–06.9%

Recent form

Nkana

  • 2026-05-23T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Kansanshi Dynamos · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-05-17T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Man Utd Zambia Academy · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-05-13T13:00:00.000Z · A vs ZESCO United · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-05-03T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Nchanga Rangers · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-04-30T13:00:00.000Z · A vs NAPSA Stars · 1-1 (D)

Man Utd Zambia Academy

  • 2026-10-24T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Power Dynamos · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Makeni All Stars · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Kansanshi Dynamos · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T13:00:00.000Z · A vs NAPSA Stars · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-05-24T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Kabwe Warriors · 2-1 (W)

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.

Super League table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 67.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

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

A 67% 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.