Match Report
Nkwazi went into the game 14th in the table on 37 points; ZESCO United sat 9th on 48 — an 11-point gap. ZESCO United's recent output outran their position: 2nd on form over five rounds, 9th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.64/0.82 for Nkwazi and 1.15/0.79 for ZESCO United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.87.
Defeat had not touched ZESCO United in 6 games.
6 meetings are on record — 1 won by Nkwazi, 3 by ZESCO United, 2 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 33% of the wins in this matchup. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 33% of meetings.
The venue was Edwin Imboela Stadium, with room for 6,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: ZESCO United led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Nkwazi: 1 goal with no recorded scorer · ZESCO United: Amine Hiver (6')