Mufulira vs ZESCO United Prediction: A must win encounter for the visitors

Shinde Stadium will host the Zambia Super League encounter between Mufulira and ZESCO United. The two teams have been excelling this season and will hope to keep things running. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this contest and offer the best betting opportunities. 

Mufulira

Mufulira are coming off a decent performance against Mutondo Stars and will hope for a similar outcome here. In a game that ended 0-1, Evans Chisanga strike in the 71st was enough to see this team take maximum points. Heading into this game, Mufulira have lost only one of their last 12 matches in the league, coming against Kabwe Warriors. In other encounters, this team defeated Lumwana Radiants, FC Muza, Power Dynamos, Forest Rangers and Indeni. In the standings, Mufulira sit 7th place after accumulating 33 points in 22 matches.

ZESCO United

ZESCO United were held to a 1-1 draw the previous time out in the league and will hope for a positive result here. In that encounter, two first-half goals were enough to settle the game, with Abraham Siankombo netting for this side. However, ZESCO United have an unbeaten run of eight matches. In that run, ZESCO United defeated Mutondo Stars, Nkana and Green Eagles. In other encounters, ZESCO United drew Atl. Lusaka, Nkwazi, NAPSA Stars, and Lumwana Radiants. This season, ZESCO United have 40 points accumulated from 22 matches, leaving them seated second in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams are playing so well and it is tough to write either side off. While Mufulira have been outstanding, being at home is also a stronghold for them. On the other hand, ZESCO United have a big job to deal with, especially with the recent matches ending with more draws. Take a chance on the visiting team draw no bet, and while the two teams should be focused on avoiding defeat, we can sure expect a solid defensive display. 

Our first option is a draw no bet for ZESCO United with odds at 1.72 on Bet365

Our second option is under 2 goals with odds at 1.74 on 1Xbet

Our last option is ZESCO United to win with odds at 2.40 on Betway