Manica Diamond vs Highlanders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 May

Manica Diamond
LWLLL
17th place in Zimbabwe Premier
0 - 0
FT
24/05/2026 09:00
Highlanders
DWDDW
7th place in Zimbabwe Premier
Zimbabwe Premier
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manica Diamond vs Highlanders on 24 May 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Manica Diamond vs Highlanders preview before placing your bet.

  • Manica Diamond are currently 17th with 19 points after 25 matches.
  • Highlanders sit 7th with 37 points from 24 matches.
  • Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Manica Diamond and Highlanders have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 24/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Scottland FC Scottland FC
52 24 15 7 2 39 8 31
02 Hardrock Hardrock
48 25 14 6 5 41 17 24
03 Dynamos FC Dynamos FC
44 24 11 11 2 36 18 18
04 Herentals FC Herentals FC
42 25 12 6 7 27 22 5
05 Ngezi Platinum Ngezi Platinum
41 25 10 11 4 30 23 7
06 Capps linked Capps linked
39 25 10 9 6 28 22 6
07 Highlanders Highlanders
37 24 8 13 3 21 15 6
08 Moors World of Sport FC Moors World of Sport FC
34 25 8 10 7 23 20 3
09 Simba Bhora Simba Bhora
33 25 8 9 8 26 25 1
10 Chicken Inn Chicken Inn
33 24 9 6 9 18 20 -2
11 FC Platinum FC Platinum
31 25 6 13 6 16 19 -3
12 ZPC Kariba ZPC Kariba
27 25 5 12 8 16 21 -5
13 Bulawayo Chiefs Bulawayo Chiefs
27 25 6 9 10 21 28 -7
14 Hunters (ZWE) Hunters (ZWE)
24 25 4 12 9 19 31 -12
15 Agama Agama
22 25 5 7 13 16 33 -17
16 Telone FC Telone FC
20 25 4 8 13 17 32 -15
17 Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
19 25 4 7 14 14 37 -23
18 Triangle FC Triangle FC
15 25 3 6 16 16 33 -17
Head To Head
08/11/2025 09:00
Highlanders Highlanders
1 - 1
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
ZIM LEG
18/06/2025 09:00
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
0 - 1
Highlanders Highlanders
ZIM LEG
20/10/2024 09:00
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
1 - 0
Highlanders Highlanders
ZIM LEG
23/05/2024 09:00
Highlanders Highlanders
1 - 1
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
ZIM LEG
19/11/2023 07:00
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
2 - 0
Highlanders Highlanders
ZIM LEG
23/07/2023 09:00
Highlanders Highlanders
1 - 0
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
ZIM LEG
Manica Diamond
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Highlanders
2
33%
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond Last 6 matches
16/05/2026 09:00
Telone FC 1 - 2 Manica Diamond ZIM LEG
13/05/2026 09:00
Manica Diamond 1 - 1 Hunters (ZWE) ZIM LEG
09/05/2026 09:00
Manica Diamond 3 - 1 Agama ZIM LEG
03/05/2026 09:00
Ngezi Platinum 1 - 0 Manica Diamond ZIM LEG
25/04/2026 09:00
Manica Diamond 0 - 0 Hardrock ZIM LEG
19/04/2026 09:00
Triangle FC 2 - 0 Manica Diamond ZIM LEG
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Highlanders Highlanders
17/05/2026 09:00
Highlanders 0 - 0 Ngezi Platinum ZIM LEG
13/05/2026 09:00
Hardrock 0 - 1 Highlanders ZIM LEG
10/05/2026 09:00
Highlanders 1 - 0 Triangle FC ZIM LEG
01/05/2026 09:00
Herentals FC 1 - 1 Highlanders ZIM LEG
26/04/2026 09:00
Highlanders 1 - 2 Capps linked ZIM LEG
22/04/2026 09:00
Chicken Inn 1 - 3 Highlanders ZIM LEG
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Zimbabwe Premier

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Manica Diamond
Manica Diamond
163
 Highlanders
Highlanders
167
Goals
Scored
85
Avg. per game
0.52
Conceded
80
Avg. per game
0.49
Scored
76
Avg. per game
0.46
Conceded
71
Avg. per game
0.43
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 163 matches
YesNo
58 (36%)105 (64%)
In last 163 matches
NoYes
60 (36%)107 (64%)
Manica Diamond

Manica Diamond

Recent matches

Highlanders

Highlanders

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(13%)6 39(87%)

/Yes

(31%)14 31(69%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
Highlanders Highlanders
Shots
Manica Diamond
Manica Diamond
Total shots
5.81 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Highlanders
Highlanders
Total shots
8.60 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond Pass Highlanders Highlanders
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Manica Diamond
Manica Diamond
2018
Avg. 12.38 / game
 Highlanders
Highlanders
7737
Avg. 46.33 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Manica Diamond
Manica Diamond
1449
Avg. 8.89 / game
 Highlanders
Highlanders
6776
Avg. 40.57 / game
OTHERS
Manica Diamond
Manica Diamond
163
Played games
Highlanders
Highlanders
167
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.45
73
Clean sheets
72
0.43
0.53
87
Corners
498
2.98
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.04
7
Offsides
2
0.01
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Manica Diamond
Manica Diamond
DISCIPLINARY
Highlanders
Highlanders
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.30
49
Yellow card
151
0.90
0.01
1
Red card
2
0.01
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
08/01
Hardrock Hardrock
VS
Manica Diamond Manica Diamond
ZIM
NEXT MATCHES
08/02
Capps linked Capps linked
VS
Highlanders Highlanders
ZIM

How We Build the Manica Diamond vs Highlanders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manica Diamond vs Highlanders on 24 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Zimbabwe Premier fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Manica Diamond vs Highlanders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manica Diamond's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Highlanders's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Zimbabwe Premier Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Zimbabwe Premier standings and the Zimbabwe Premier form table to understand exactly where Manica Diamond and Highlanders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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