Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City: result 1-2 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 2Kick-off on August 22, 2017 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City?
Polokwane City won 1-2 on August 22, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 36′R. RamagalelaPolokwane City
- 55′George LebeseMamelodi Sundowns (pen.)
- 69′R. RamagalelaPolokwane City
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 22P. Tau
- 7O. Manyisa
- 17George Lebese
- 18T. Zwane
- 37T. Sekotlong
- 4T. Langerman
- 8Hlompho Alpheus Kekana
- 27T. Morena
- 29Bangaly Soumahoro
- 32Motjeka Madisha
- 14D. Onyango
Polokwane City
- 17R. Ramagalela
- 8Jabulani Percy Maluleke
- 14D. Manaka
- 15Thabang Alfred Klaas
- 16Vusimuzi Tebogo Mngomezulu
- 21S. Seabi
- 2Thabiso Semenya
- 4Thapelo Sylvester Tshilo
- 22Sibusiso Mbonani
- 24Simphiwe Hlongwane
- 1G. Chigova
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats; Polokwane City have 5, 7 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2017 | Supersport United(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 27, 2017 | Highlands Park FC(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 17, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd(home) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 10, 2017 | Baroka FC(home) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 7, 2017 | Orlando Pirates(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2017 | Baroka FC(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 27, 2017 | Cape Town City(home) | 4-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 17, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 13, 2017 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 6, 2017 | Supersport United(home) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Mamelodi Sundowns win, 1 draw, 0 Polokwane City wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Polokwane City | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Polokwane City 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City on Mar 14, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.6 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Polokwane City score 1.1 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.6 | 0.7 | 9 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| Polokwane City | 1.1 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Mamelodi Sundowns sit 1st in Premier Soccer League (23 points from 9 matches) and Polokwane City sit 11th (7 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 23 |
| 11 | Polokwane City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
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