Maritzburg Utd vs Platinum Stars: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 22Kick-off on February 23, 2018 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, KN
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What was the result of Maritzburg Utd vs Platinum Stars?
Maritzburg Utd won 2-1 on February 23, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 13′Riyaad NorodienPlatinum Stars
- 90′A. FilecciaMaritzburg Utd
- 90′A. FilecciaMaritzburg Utd (pen.)
Official lineup for Maritzburg Utd vs Platinum Stars
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Maritzburg Utd
- 9A. Fileccia
- 8S. Ndlovu
- 11F. Makaringe
- 17William Nkululeko Twala
- 26B. Shandu
- 28Deolin Mekoa
- 3P. Sanoka
- 6Bokang Thato Thlone
- 16Bevan Fransman
- 25Siyanda Xulu
- 31R. Ofori
Platinum Stars
- 42L. Koapeng
- 6Charles Baloyi
- 10G. Phiri
- 41Manti Molemo Mekoa
- 45Riyaad Norodien
- 47N. Tshabangu
- 2V. Mere
- 5S. Sithole
- 25Sibusiso Mthethwa
- 44Ayanda Gcaba
- 35Dino Ben Visser
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Maritzburg Utd have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Platinum Stars have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2018 | Amazulu(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Moroka Swallows(away) | 3-1 | Cup |
| Feb 3, 2018 | Orlando Pirates(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Chippa United(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Free State Stars(away) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | Supersport United(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Baroka FC(home) | 0-1 | Cup |
| Feb 4, 2018 | Chippa United(away) | 3-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 27, 2018 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-3 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Maritzburg Utd win, 3 draws, 0 Platinum Stars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd 0-0 Platinum Stars | League Cup |
| Aug 20, 2017 | Platinum Stars 0-2 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
| May 10, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd 0-0 Platinum Stars | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 17, 2016 | Platinum Stars 0-0 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Maritzburg Utd vs Platinum Stars on Oct 27, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Maritzburg Utd score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Platinum Stars score 0.7 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritzburg Utd | 1.5 | 0.7 | 7 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Platinum Stars | 0.7 | 1.2 | 6 | 4/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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