Golden Arrows vs Platinum Stars: result 3-2 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 29Kick-off on April 28, 2018 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Mpumalanga Stadium, Mpumalanga
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What was the result of Golden Arrows vs Platinum Stars?
Golden Arrows won 3-2 on April 28, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 18′K. MutizwaGolden Arrows
- 30′Danny VenterGolden Arrows
- 58′E. MkhabelaPlatinum Stars
- 80′K. MutizwaGolden Arrows
- 90′L. KoapengPlatinum Stars
Official lineup for Golden Arrows vs Platinum Stars
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Golden Arrows
- 19K. Mutizwa
- 27S. Magubane
- 4Danny Venter
- 6Jabulani Shongwe
- 37V. Ndwandwe
- 5Limbikani Oscar Mzava
- 18L. Nonyane
- 20M. Mathiane
- 21Nkanyiso Mngwengwe
- 26Danisa Phiri
- 1M. Mbaeva
Platinum Stars
- 42L. Koapeng
- 6Charles Baloyi
- 10G. Phiri
- 11Sipho Senne
- 24E. Mkhabela
- 41Manti Molemo Mekoa
- 46Wangu Gome
- 2V. Mere
- 5S. Sithole
- 20L. Mpeta
- 31Mbongeni Mzimela
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Golden Arrows have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Platinum Stars have 2, 3 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2018 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Free State Stars(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Cape Town City(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2018 | Amazulu(home) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Polokwane City(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Baroka FC(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 18, 2018 | Bloem Celtic(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Golden Arrows win, 0 draws, 2 Platinum Stars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2017 | Platinum Stars 0-1 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Platinum Stars 2-0 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Golden Arrows 0-1 Platinum Stars | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Platinum Stars vs Golden Arrows on Sep 20, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Golden Arrows score 1.0 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Platinum Stars score 0.7 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Arrows | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Platinum Stars | 0.7 | 1.4 | 4 | 5/15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Golden Arrows | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
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