Mbabane Swallows vs Platinum Stars: result 4-2 and analysis
CAF Confederation CupGroup stage · Matchday 2Kick-off on May 23, 2017 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
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What was the result of Mbabane Swallows vs Platinum Stars?
Mbabane Swallows won 4-2 on May 23, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 4′Sabelo Wilson NdzinisaMbabane Swallows
- 6′Sabelo Wilson NdzinisaMbabane Swallows
- 21′B. ShilongoPlatinum Stars (pen.)
- 63′Sabelo Wilson NdzinisaMbabane Swallows
- 77′Sabelo Wilson NdzinisaMbabane Swallows
- 90′B. ShilongoPlatinum Stars (pen.)
Official lineup for Mbabane Swallows vs Platinum Stars
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mbabane Swallows
- 14Sabelo Wilson Ndzinisa
- 10Wonder Nhleko
- 11Banele Sikhondze
- 15Njabulo Ndlovu
- 17Tony Thulani Tsabedze
- 4C. Magagula
- 18P. Tshishimbi
- 22S. Matsenjwa
- 6Mandla Pamla
- 12Sifiso Mabila
- 30Sandile Ginindza
Platinum Stars
- 7B. Shilongo
- 10N. Mabena
- 8Abia Sehlolo Nale
- 12Solomon Mathe
- 22Robert Ng’ambi
- 27Thuto Mphahlele
- 2V. Mere
- 3Sphamandla Mlilo
- 5S. Sithole
- 23Sphiwe Innocent Mnguni
- 1Steven Hoffman
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 7 matches in all competitions, Mbabane Swallows have 4 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats; Platinum Stars have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2017 | CS Sfaxien(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Léopards de Dolisié(home) | 4-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Apr 9, 2017 | Léopards de Dolisié(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Azam(home) | 3-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 12, 2017 | Azam(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 14, 2017 | MC Alger(home) | 1-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| May 10, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 7, 2017 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 4, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Mbabane Swallows score 1.6 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 7; Platinum Stars score 1.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbabane Swallows | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2 | 2/7 | 3/7 |
| Platinum Stars | 1.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 5/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 7 matches in all competitions.
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