Maritzburg Utd vs Bidvest Wits: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 20, 2016 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, KN
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What was the result of Maritzburg Utd vs Bidvest Wits?
Maritzburg Utd and Bidvest Wits drew 1-1 on December 20, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 70′Cuthbert MalajilaBidvest Wits
- 74′M. MokateMaritzburg Utd
Official lineup for Maritzburg Utd vs Bidvest Wits
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Maritzburg Utd
- 19E. Rusike
- 22M. Mokate
- 5Denis-Danso Weidlich
- 15L. Maboe
- 26B. Shandu
- 28Deolin Mekoa
- 29Kurt Lentjies
- 2B. Onyango
- 16Bevan Fransman
- 45K. Mngonyama
- 1B. Mpandle
Bidvest Wits
- 10M. Ngele
- 17G. Mhango
- 8T. Monare
- 27P. Mahlambi
- 30B. Motshwari
- 41P. Ntshangase
- 2N. Allie
- 4Bongani Sandile Khumalo
- 13S. Hlanti
- 32Siboniso Pa Gaxa
- 1D. Keet
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 14 matches in all competitions, Maritzburg Utd have 4 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Bidvest Wits have 7, 3 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2016 | Platinum Stars(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 4, 2016 | Baroka FC(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Chippa United(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Cape Town City(away) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2016 | Free State Stars(home) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Golden Arrows(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 2, 2016 | Cape Town City(home) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Supersport United(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 23, 2016 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Maritzburg Utd score 0.9 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 14; Bidvest Wits score 1.4 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritzburg Utd | 0.9 | 1.0 | 4 | 7/14 | 4/14 |
| Bidvest Wits | 1.4 | 0.9 | 5 | 6/12 | 6/12 |
Over the last 14 matches in all competitions.
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Other matches in the same round
- Dec 20, 2016Highlands Park FC2-2Platinum Stars
- Dec 20, 2016Orlando Pirates1-2Bloem Celtic
- Dec 21, 2016Golden Arrows0-2Kaizer Chiefs
- Dec 21, 2016Free State Stars1-0Cape Town City
- Dec 21, 2016Ajax Cape Town1-0Chippa United
- Dec 21, 2016Supersport United2-1Polokwane City
- Dec 22, 2016Baroka FC0-1Mamelodi Sundowns