Maritzburg Utd vs Bloem Celtic: result 2-1 and analysis
CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on March 31, 2018 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, KN
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What was the result of Maritzburg Utd vs Bloem Celtic?
Maritzburg Utd won 2-1 on March 31, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 1′L. MaboeMaritzburg Utd
- 76′Kenoshi Jacky MotshegwaBloem Celtic
- 80′A. FilecciaMaritzburg Utd
Official lineup for Maritzburg Utd vs Bloem Celtic
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Maritzburg Utd
- 9A. Fileccia
- 8S. Ndlovu
- 11F. Makaringe
- 15L. Maboe
- 26B. Shandu
- 28Deolin Mekoa
- 6Bokang Thato Thlone
- 14M. Matima
- 23R. De Reuck
- 25Siyanda Xulu
- 31R. Ofori
Bloem Celtic
- 4K. Dlamini
- 6Mpho Maruping
- 35Lucky Baloyi
- 45Roggert Afftonate Nyundu
- 3Ronald Pfumbidzai
- 7D. Hotto
- 22M. Rikhotso
- 25L. Gordinho
- 26Aphiwe Alexander Lubisi
- 27A. Ndengane
- 34K. Dambe
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Maritzburg Utd have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Bloem Celtic have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2018 | Polokwane City(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 11, 2018 | Royal Eagles(away) | 2-1 | Cup |
| Mar 3, 2018 | Supersport United(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Platinum Stars(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Amazulu(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2018 | Platinum Stars(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 11, 2018 | Richards Bay(home) | 3-1 | Cup |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Polokwane City(home) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 4, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 24, 2018 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Maritzburg Utd wins, 1 draw, 1 Bloem Celtic win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2018 | Maritzburg Utd 4-0 Bloem Celtic | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Bloem Celtic 1-0 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
| May 27, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd 1-1 Bloem Celtic | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Bloem Celtic 0-1 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Maritzburg Utd vs Bloem Celtic on Jan 12, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Maritzburg Utd score 1.7 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Bloem Celtic score 1.1 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritzburg Utd | 1.7 | 0.7 | 6 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
| Bloem Celtic | 1.1 | 1.4 | 5 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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