Our Nkana FC vs ZESCO United Prediction: 1-0
Nkana FC vs ZESCO United in the Zambia Super League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 11, 2026. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Nkana FC, as their solid defense should be enough to keep ZESCO United at bay.
This Nkana FC vs ZESCO United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nkana FC's Last Match – Nchanga Rangers vs Nkana FC
Nkana FC will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Zambia Super League stalemate against Nchanga Rangers on December 7.
ZESCO United's Last Match – Prison Leopards FC vs ZESCO United
ZESCO United should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Zambia Super League draw against Prison Leopards FC on December 24. In that match, ZESCO United recorded 57% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Prison Leopards FC | 43% | 0 (1) | - | 63 |
 ZESCO United | 57% | 0 (1) | - | 67 |
Nkana FC vs ZESCO United Stats
Key Stats
| Nkana FC | ZESCO United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.56 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.4 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nkana FC are averaging 0.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while ZESCO United average 0.8 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.