Amazulu vs Polokwane City: result 2-3 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 18, 2017 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
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What was the result of Amazulu vs Polokwane City?
Polokwane City won 2-3 on October 18, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 11′N. RavhuhaliPolokwane City
- 53′R. ManziniAmazulu
- 55′Walter Tatenda MusonaPolokwane City
- 85′R. RamagalelaPolokwane City
- 90′M. CeleAmazulu
Official lineup for Amazulu vs Polokwane City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Amazulu
- 16R. Manzini
- 6Butholezwe Ncube
- 8Jabulani Nkosingiphile Ncobeni
- 9M. Cele
- 11B. Mbatha
- 33S. Darpoh
- 13Sadat Ouro-Akoriko
- 17M. Gumede
- 36Simphiwe Mtsweni
- 37V. Mngqibisa
- 28S. Mbatha
Polokwane City
- 17R. Ramagalela
- 29Walter Tatenda Musona
- 35R. Ndou
- 8Jabulani Percy Maluleke
- 20Salulani Phiri
- 21S. Seabi
- 2Thabiso Semenya
- 5W. Maponyane
- 19N. Ravhuhali
- 22Sibusiso Mbonani
- 1G. Chigova
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; Polokwane City have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2017 | Platinum Stars(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(home) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 17, 2017 | Golden Arrows(away) | 1-4 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Chippa United(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2017 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Cape Town City(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Free State Stars(home) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Amazulu score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Polokwane City score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazulu | 1.9 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Polokwane City | 1.3 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Amazulu sit 3rd in Premier Soccer League (22 points from 9 matches) and Polokwane City sit 11th (8 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Amazulu | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 22 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
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