Maritzburg Utd vs Polokwane City: result 3-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 15Kick-off on February 8, 2019 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, KN
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What was the result of Maritzburg Utd vs Polokwane City?
Maritzburg Utd won 3-1 on February 8, 2019.
Goalscorers
- 4′T. KutumelaMaritzburg Utd
- 30′M. MokateMaritzburg Utd
- 51′T. KutumelaMaritzburg Utd
- 62′C. MashumbaPolokwane City
Official lineup for Maritzburg Utd vs Polokwane City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Maritzburg Utd
- 20T. Kutumela
- 22M. Mokate
- 8S. Ndlovu
- 11F. Makaringe
- 24M. Timm
- 26B. Shandu
- 36M. Kunene
- 2B. Onyango
- 23R. De Reuck
- 25Siyanda Xulu
- 31R. Ofori
Polokwane City
- 3M. Anas
- 7Bongile Thanduxolo Booi
- 8Jabulani Percy Maluleke
- 18W. Maluleke
- 20Salulani Phiri
- 21S. Seabi
- 2Teboho Kalake
- 22Sibusiso Mbonani
- 24Simphiwe Hlongwane
- 26A. Nkili
- 1G. Chigova
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Maritzburg Utd have 1 win, 5 draws and 9 defeats; Polokwane City have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 27, 2019 | Witbank Spurs(away) | 4-4 | Cup |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Chippa United(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Free State Stars(home) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2019 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 1-2 | Cup |
| Jan 20, 2019 | Bidvest Wits(home) | 3-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 5, 2019 | Amazulu(home) | 3-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Chippa United(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Maritzburg Utd win, 2 draws, 2 Polokwane City wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2018 | Polokwane City 1-0 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Maritzburg Utd 2-1 Polokwane City | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Polokwane City 0-0 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Polokwane City 1-1 Maritzburg Utd | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Maritzburg Utd 0-1 Polokwane City | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Polokwane City vs Maritzburg Utd on Oct 27, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Maritzburg Utd score 0.7 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Polokwane City score 1.5 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritzburg Utd | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
| Polokwane City | 1.5 | 1.3 | 5 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Polokwane City | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
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- Jan 29, 2019Mamelodi Sundowns0-2Amazulu
- Jan 30, 2019Kaizer Chiefs0-1Cape Town City
- Feb 1, 2019Bidvest Wits1-0Maritzburg Utd
- Feb 2, 2019Golden Arrows2-1Highlands Park FC
- Feb 3, 2019Baroka FC1-1Chippa United
- Feb 3, 2019Bloem Celtic3-0Black Leopards
- Feb 6, 2019Mamelodi Sundowns3-0Black Leopards