THERE are just 12 games to go before the season comes to an end and the matches have been unpredictable of late. The trend could be the same in round 19 of matches set for Saturday and Sunday but the reality is that the big guns are eager to bounce back after last week’s disappointment.

Ngezi Platinum WDWWD
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How Mine          DDWDW

Ngezi Platinum have been solid both at home and away but this is one match that coach Tonderai Ndiraya could find the going tough. How Mine are in good form and they stunned Harare City in their last game. Both teams have not lost a game in the past five games.
Prediction: A Draw is likely while Ngezi Platinum have an outside chance of winning.

Harare City         DWDWL      
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Border Strikers    LLLLW

Harare City have been blowing hot and cold but this is one match coach Moses Chunga must win to get his campaign back on track. They meet Border Strikers who are bubbling with confidence after shocking Dynamos in their last game. Interestingly, Harare City also lost the reverse fixture at Dulivadzimu and now they have a chance to get it right.
Prediction: Harare City win.

Tsholotsho           DLWLD             
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Triangle               DWLLW

Tsholotsho made a remarkable comeback in their last fixture to force a 3-3 draw against Mutare City away. This is one match they will need to avoid giving Triangle an advantage early in the game. Triangle are coming from an impressive 2-1 win over giants Highlanders and coach David Mandigora will be hoping to collect maximum points against an inconsistent Tsholotsho.
Prediction: Draw

Chapungu        WLWWD  
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ZPC Kariba       LLDDD

It is a difficult period for ZPC Kariba and they face one of the most stubborn teams in the Premiership, Chapungu. The home side go into the match as favourites against a team with no win in more than five games. In the past five games Chapungu have just lost once and they have managed to pull some shocking results. They however meet a desperate ZPC Kariba side.
Prediction: ZPC Kariba win

FC Platinum       DLWDD
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Mutare City       DDLWD

Mutare City are showing signs that they can beat any team in the country but the way they collapsed against Tsholotsho in the last game to throw away a 3-0 lead is puzzling. Against Norman Mapeza’s charges, they face a team ruthless at home and eager to extend the lead on top of the log.
Prediction: FC Platinum win

Dynamos        WDDDL         
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Bulawayo City  WWLWD

Dynamos are not enjoying their game at the moment but they also face a Bulawayo side shocked by match fixing allegations, on their coach, that are before the courts. Coach Lloyd Mutasa have a chance to make amends after a humiliating 2-1 loss to Border Strikers in the last match.
Prediction: Dynamos win

Highlanders        DDWLL     
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Chicken Inn        LDDLD

There is no doubt a Highlanders and Chicken Inn clash have all the ingredients to be an exciting match. Erol Akbay’s Bosso have been struggling while Rahman Gumbo knows he must deliver to improve their chances of finishing among the top four. Bosso lost the reverse fixture.
Prediction: A draw is likely while Highlanders have an outside chance of winning the game.

Hwange           LWLDD
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CAPS United     DWLWD

CAPS United must win to insure FC Platinum do not open a gap at the top if they (FC Platinum) win their respective match. The Harare giants have had a more consistent run in the past five games than Hwange. However the games at the Colliery are never easy for any of the teams from the northern region.
Prediction: Draw

Week 18 Predictions and results
Triangle 2-1 Highlanders WRONG
How Mine1-0 Harare City WRONG
Border Strikers 2-1 Dynamos WRONG
Mutare City 3-3 Tsholotsho CORRECT
Bulawayo City 0-0 Hwange WRONG
ZPC Kariba 0-0 Ngezi CORRECT
Chicken Inn 0-0 Chapungu WRONG
Caps United 0-0 FC Platinum CORRECT