Simba Bhora vs Hardrock prediction

Simba Bhora have won nine, drawn 12 and lost 11 of their 32 Premier Soccer League games so far, scoring 31 and letting in 33. That has them 11th on 39 points.

Their last six in all competitions read one win, three draws and two defeats, at 0.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 2-0 to Triangle United away; before that came a 2-1 win at home to Herentals and a goalless draw away at CAPS United.

Three clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank four times. At home they've won one of two recently (3 scored, 3 conceded).

So far in the Premier Soccer League, Hardrock have won 21, drawn six and lost five of 32, with 57 goals scored and 21 conceded, good for 1st place and 69 points.

Over the last six matches it has been six wins, no draws and no defeats, averaging 2.2 goals for and 0.7 against. Last time out they beat MWOS 3-2 at home; before that came a 1-0 win away at Dynamos and a 2-0 win at home to Bulawayo Chiefs.

Hardrock are unbeaten in six. They have scored in each of their last six. Three clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won three of three recently (4 scored, 1 conceded).

Home and away form points to Hardrock: Simba Bhora have won one of their last two at home, Hardrock three of their last three on the road. 30 points separate the two sides in the table. Hardrock also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Hardrock favourites at 43%, with Simba Bhora on 25% and the draw at 33%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it.

On goals, it expects around 2.1 in the game: 0.8 for Simba Bhora and 1.3 for Hardrock. Over 2.5 goals is 38% and both teams scoring 45%.