Nkana vs ZESCO United Prediction: Both teams are expected to share the spoils

Nkana Stadium will host game 30 of the Zambia Super League between Nkana and ZESCO United. The last time these two teams faced each other, ZESCO United pulled off a 3-1 win at home. Can Nkana get revenge at home?

Nkana are coming off a 0-2 win over Power Dynamos and in this game, they will hope for a similar result. In that game, Nkana scored one goal in each half, with Austin Banda and Moussa Lemisa both scoring for Nkana. In the meantime, Nkana are now unbeaten in four straight matches, with three others ending in a win over Konkola Blades, while they drew both Prison Leopards and Nkwazi in goalless encounters. This season, Nkana have now accumulated 37 points from 29 league games. In those matches, Nkana scored 23 goals while conceding 38, as they presently sit 9th in the league standings.

ZESCO United were held to a goalless draw by Mutondo Stars in their last league encounter. However, with that result, ZESCO United are now without a win in all competitions in five straight matches. In that span, ZESCO United played to draws with Kabwe Warriors and Zanaco. At the same time, they lost to bitter rivals, Red Arrows, while also being eliminated in the ABSA Cup by Nchanga Rangers on penalties. Going into this game, ZESCO United have now accumulated 51 points from 29 league games, positioning them 2nd spot in the league standings.

ZESCO United's CAF Champions League qualification spot is shaking, and the visiting club can not afford to lose. Nkana, however, have been brilliant in recent weeks, and they come into this game with fine form, which will boost their momentum. However, a side like ZESCO United will be tough work for them, even at home. While ZESCO United are not playing at the top level, it is tough to back them here, and a draw with few goals looks like the ideal option here.