Nkana vs ZESCO United Prediction: Visiting ZESCO to win their first game of the season

Nkana Stadium will host round 3 of the Zambia Super League encounter between Nkana and ZESCO United. Last time out, these two sides could only pick a point in this fixture. Let’s look into the fixture before us and make predictions. 

Nkana started the season with consecutive draws and will hope to secure a win this time. In the opener, Nkana played Lumwana Radiants to a goalless draw, then held to a 1-1 draw by Mutondo Stars. In the meantime, Nkana heads into this game with just one win in their last five matches, coming against Kansanshi. However, they lost to Kabwe Warriors in one encounter and drew Zanaco in another game.

ZESCO United will enter the new season focusing on taking maximum points. Last season, ZESCO United finished in 2nd spot with 59 points from 34 matches. The visiting team scored 46 goals in those matches while conceding 30. In the meantime, their last matches in this fixture saw ZESCO United lose two games, draw two, and defeat Trident in one other encounter. 

I will back ZESCO United in this fixture. While Nkana are at home and have not lost a game this season, they will focus on keeping things running. In the meantime, ZESCO United's first game of the season is expected to see them play at the top level, hence, a win for them in what could be a defensive-focused game.