Value bet: ZESCO United to win @ 3.75 – our chance 32% vs 27% implied by the price (edge +21%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultZanaco to win ✗40% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓72% · @1.44
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.40
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.84
Zanaco vs ZESCO United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Thursday 19 February: Zanaco v ZESCO United in the Super League. In the table, Zanaco are 1st, leading the league, on 0 points after 0 matches; ZESCO United are 1st (leading the league) with 0. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zanaco 1.1 xG, ZESCO United 1.1 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 64%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zanaco 40%, draw 28%, ZESCO United 32%.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.40.
Price worth noting: ZESCO United to win @3.75 – the bookmaker implies 27%, our ratings say 32%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Not both teams to score (51%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zanaco 1–0 ZESCO United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zanaco40%fair 2.53 · @2.00
Draw28%fair 3.54 · @2.75
ZESCO United32%fair 3.11 · @3.75
2.14Expected goals
1.09Zanaco xG
1.06ZESCO United xG
49%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–112%
0–012%
2–17%
1–27%
From our goals model: Zanaco 1.1 – 1.1 ZESCO United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zanaco to win✗
40%
2.53
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.39
1.44
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.96
1.40
Draw no bet
Zanaco (draw no bet)✗
55%
1.81
–
Asian handicap
ZESCO United +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
93%
1.07
–
First team to score
Zanaco to score first
45%
2.24
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
20%
4.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.84
–
Recent results
Zanaco – last 1
W
15 Feb
vs Prison Leopards
3–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
ZESCO United
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zanaco and ZESCO United.
What is the prediction for Zanaco vs ZESCO United?
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Zanaco vs ZESCO United?
On our numbers Zanaco have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 28% and ZESCO United 32%.
How many goals will there be in Zanaco vs ZESCO United?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zanaco vs ZESCO United?
Our predicted score is Zanaco 1–0 ZESCO United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Zanaco vs ZESCO United?
Zanaco vs ZESCO United (Super League) kicks off on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.