Amazulu vs Maritzburg Utd: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 3Kick-off on September 12, 2017 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
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What was the result of Amazulu vs Maritzburg Utd?
Amazulu and Maritzburg Utd drew 1-1 on September 12, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 79′Michael Alan MortonMaritzburg Utd (o.g.)
- 88′M. CeleAmazulu
Official lineup for Amazulu vs Maritzburg Utd
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Amazulu
- 2Elliot Mabhuti Khenyeza
- 10S. Nomvethe
- 16R. Manzini
- 4Michael Alan Morton
- 11B. Mbatha
- 23Ovidy Obvious Karuru
- 33S. Darpoh
- 24T. Sikhakhane
- 27T. Xoki
- 36Simphiwe Mtsweni
- 31B. Pule
Maritzburg Utd
- 19E. Rusike
- 22M. Mokate
- 5Denis-Danso Weidlich
- 8S. Ndlovu
- 11F. Makaringe
- 15L. Maboe
- 28Deolin Mekoa
- 3P. Sanoka
- 16Bevan Fransman
- 25Siyanda Xulu
- 31R. Ofori
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Amazulu have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Maritzburg Utd have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2017 | Chippa United(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Free State Stars(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 14, 2017 | FC Cape Town(away) | 0-1 | 1st Division |
| May 10, 2017 | Jomo Cosmos(home) | 5-1 | 1st Division |
| May 7, 2017 | Santos FC(home) | 3-0 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2017 | Ajax Cape Town(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 20, 2017 | Platinum Stars(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 27, 2017 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 17, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 10, 2017 | Platinum Stars(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Amazulu score 1.8 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Maritzburg Utd score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazulu | 1.8 | 1.1 | 4 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
| Maritzburg Utd | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Amazulu | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 19 |
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