On Tuesday, September 16, the sixth round of the Betway Championship features Durban City facing Sivelele. The match starts at 19:30 CET. Here’s a brief overview and prediction for this matchup.
Durban City vs. Sivelele: Match Overview
Durban City gained promotion to South Africa’s top division by finishing second last season. Their start to the new campaign has been somewhat inconsistent, but they have performed relatively well for a newcomer. The team won their first two matches, drew twice, and then lost their most recent game against Sekhukhune United, 0-2. Currently, Durban City is in sixth place with eight points from five matches, five points behind the third place.
Sivelele, previously known as SuperSport United, changed their name after being sold last season. They barely avoided relegation last year, finishing 14th and staying up only on tiebreakers ahead of Cape Town City, who were relegated. In the current season, Sivelele have had one win in five matches. They started with a 3-1 win against Golden Arrows but have since lost three games and drawn their latest match against Richards Bay. Sivelele now has four points and is placed 11th in the league.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Durban City has lost only once in their last eight matches, with one draw and the rest wins.
- Sivelele has not won in their last four matches, with one draw and three losses.
- Sivelele has not scored in four consecutive games.
- This will be the first meeting between these two teams.
Probable Lineups
- Durban City: Keith, Mkhize, de Kock, Mafate, Jurgens, Maseko, Mokwena, Nkanana, Jodwana, Domingo, Lwamba
- Sivelele: Goss, Ndebele, Makele, Rapu, Sanoka, Luthuli, Margeman, Lakay, Lungu, Pule, Magidigidi
Prediction
Both teams have faced challenges in securing wins recently, but based on their performances so far, Durban City appears to have the advantage. Betting on the home team to score over 0.5 goals seems to be a solid option, with odds at 1.46.