Platinum Stars vs Mbabane Swallows: result 2-2 and analysis
CAF Confederation CupGroup stage · Matchday 6Kick-off on July 8, 2017 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng, NW
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What was the result of Platinum Stars vs Mbabane Swallows?
Platinum Stars and Mbabane Swallows drew 2-2 on July 8, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 21′Wonder NhlekoMbabane Swallows
- 69′Sabelo Wilson NdzinisaMbabane Swallows
- 80′Robert Ng’ambiPlatinum Stars
- 87′Robert Ng’ambiPlatinum Stars
Official lineup for Platinum Stars vs Mbabane Swallows
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Platinum Stars
- 15Sibusiso Msomi
- 19G. Links
- 22Robert Ng’ambi
- 28Kamogelo Edwin Mathe\t\t
- 2V. Mere
- 3Sphamandla Mlilo
- 17Katlego Khunou
- 20W. Mwedihanga
- 23Sphiwe Innocent Mnguni
- 26Tshekiso Peter Lesabane
- 1Steven Hoffman
Mbabane Swallows
- 14Sabelo Wilson Ndzinisa
- 10Wonder Nhleko
- 11Banele Sikhondze
- 15Njabulo Ndlovu
- 17Tony Thulani Tsabedze
- 18P. Tshishimbi
- 22S. Matsenjwa
- 6Mandla Pamla
- 12Sifiso Mabila
- 20Sanele Justice Mkhweli
- 30Sandile Ginindza
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Platinum Stars have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Mbabane Swallows have 5, 1 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 23, 2017 | Mbabane Swallows(away) | 2-4 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2017 | CS Sfaxien(home) | 1-3 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Jun 20, 2017 | MC Alger(away) | 1-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Jun 2, 2017 | MC Alger(home) | 0-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| May 23, 2017 | Platinum Stars(home) | 4-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| May 13, 2017 | CS Sfaxien(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 0 Platinum Stars wins, 0 draws, 1 Mbabane Swallows win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2017 | Mbabane Swallows 4-2 Platinum Stars | CAF Confederation Cup |
Last archived meeting: Mbabane Swallows vs Platinum Stars on May 23, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Platinum Stars score 1.0 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Mbabane Swallows score 1.5 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Stars | 1.0 | 1.4 | 5 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
| Mbabane Swallows | 1.5 | 1.3 | 3 | 5/11 | 6/11 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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