Mthatha Bucks vs Royal Eagles: result 3-3 and analysis
1st DivisionNational First Division - Round 17Kick-off on January 13, 2018 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Mthatha Stadium, Mthatha
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What was the result of Mthatha Bucks vs Royal Eagles?
Mthatha Bucks and Royal Eagles drew 3-3 on January 13, 2018.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mthatha Bucks have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Royal Eagles have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2018 | Cape Town ALL Stars(away) | 2-2 | 1st Division |
| Dec 17, 2017 | Jomo Cosmos(away) | 1-2 | 1st Division |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Uthongathi(home) | 2-1 | Cup |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 1-3 | 1st Division |
| Dec 3, 2017 | Mbombela United(away) | 1-2 | 1st Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2018 | Mbombela United(home) | 3-4 | 1st Division |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Ubuntu Cape Town FC(home) | 4-2 | 1st Division |
| Dec 13, 2017 | University of Pretoria(home) | 3-0 | Cup |
| Dec 10, 2017 | Jomo Cosmos(away) | 1-2 | 1st Division |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Black Leopards(home) | 1-1 | 1st Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Mthatha Bucks wins, 1 draw, 2 Royal Eagles wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2017 | Royal Eagles 3-1 Mthatha Bucks | 1st Division |
| Feb 18, 2017 | Royal Eagles 3-2 Mthatha Bucks | 1st Division |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Mthatha Bucks 1-1 Royal Eagles | 1st Division |
Last archived meeting: Royal Eagles vs Mthatha Bucks on Oct 14, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Mthatha Bucks score 1.0 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Royal Eagles score 1.7 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha Bucks | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
| Royal Eagles | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1 | 12/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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Other matches in the same round
- Jan 13, 2018Mbombela United1-2Ubuntu Cape Town FC
- Jan 13, 2018Witbank Spurs2-0Uthongathi FC
- Jan 13, 2018Univ. OF Pretoria FC1-3Super Eagles
- Jan 13, 2018Highlands Park FC1-1Real Kings FC
- Jan 13, 2018Richards BAY FC2-1Stellenbosch
- Jan 14, 2018Jomo Cosmos1-1Cape Town ALL Stars
- Jan 14, 2018Marumo Gallants1-1Black Leopards