On Wednesday, September 17, AmaZulu will face Stellenbosch in a Betway Premiership Matchday 6 game. This article provides an overview of both teams and predictions for the match.
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Match Preview
AmaZulu has had a steady start to the season. They won against Orbit College and Marumo Gallants, both with a score of 1-0. They lost to the league leaders Mamelodi 0-2 and drew twice with Magezi and Sekhukhune, both 1-1.
The team tends to give up possession, focusing on defense and counterattacks. While this strategy works against some teams, AmaZulu has had trouble creating chances against stronger opponents.
Stellenbosch began their season by winning the MTH 8 Cup, defeating AmaZulu 3-2 after a 2-2 draw in regular time. They moved on to beat Sekhukhune 3-1 on aggregate in the semifinals. However, they faced Orlando Pirates in the final and lost 0-3 in extra time.
In the league, Stellenbosch has struggled, earning only four points and currently sitting in 13th place. Their losses were against top teams, including Mamelodi, Orlando Pirates, and Kaizer Chiefs. Their single win came against Marumo Gallants.
Probable Lineups
AmaZulu: Ofori, Allan, Phyllis, Mtetwa, Radebe, Hlangabeza, Motshwari, Ngcobo, Sithole, Ekstein, Ngwenya
Stellenbosch: Stephens, Godswill, Moloisane, Stanic, Mdaka, Msiane, Titus, Barnes, Palace, Mojela, De Jong
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- No more than two goals have been scored in AmaZulu’s last five matches.
- Stellenbosch has only won one of their last five games.
- In their last five meetings, Stellenbosch has four wins and one draw against AmaZulu.
Prediction
Both teams are having difficulty maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities. This trend is likely to continue, suggesting a low-scoring match. My prediction: total under (2) at 1.65 odds.