Platinum Stars vs Maritzburg Utd: result 0-2 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 1Kick-off on August 20, 2017 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng, NW
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What was the result of Platinum Stars vs Maritzburg Utd?
Maritzburg Utd won 0-2 on August 20, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 76′Deolin MekoaMaritzburg Utd
- 89′L. MaboeMaritzburg Utd
Official lineup for Platinum Stars vs Maritzburg Utd
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Platinum Stars
- 7B. Shilongo
- 13Thobani Trevor Kunene
- 8Abia Sehlolo Nale
- 14Maboke Phineas Matlakala
- 22Robert Ng’ambi
- 24E. Mkhabela
- 2V. Mere
- 4W. Mwedihanga
- 5S. Sithole
- 21Siyabonga Zulu
- 31Mbongeni Mzimela
Maritzburg Utd
- 19E. Rusike
- 5Denis-Danso Weidlich
- 8S. Ndlovu
- 11F. Makaringe
- 12S. van Wyk
- 15L. Maboe
- 26B. Shandu
- 28Deolin Mekoa
- 3P. Sanoka
- 16Bevan Fransman
- 1B. Mpandle
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Platinum Stars have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Maritzburg Utd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2017 | Mbabane Swallows(home) | 2-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Jun 30, 2017 | MC Alger(away) | 0-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Jun 21, 2017 | CS Sfaxien(home) | 1-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Jun 4, 2017 | CS Sfaxien(away) | 0-3 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| May 27, 2017 | Supersport United(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 17, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 10, 2017 | Platinum Stars(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 7, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 1, 2017 | Cape Town City(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Platinum Stars wins, 2 draws, 0 Maritzburg Utd wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 May 10, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Platinum Stars score 1.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Maritzburg Utd score 1.1 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Stars | 1.0 | 1.3 | 5 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
| Maritzburg Utd | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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