PredictionsSouth AfricaPolokwane City FC vs AmaZulu
South African PremiershipSat 19 Sept, 17:30 South Africa time

Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu prediction

Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Polokwane City FCHome
1.04 : 1.01
expected goals
AmaZuluAway
35%Polokwane
32%Draw
33%AmaZulu
Eagle safe pickUnder 3.5 goals
1.18

Quick answer

Our prediction for Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu is Polokwane City FC to win, with a 35% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.18.

Prediction
Polokwane City FC to win
Chance
35%
Most likely score
1-1
Expected goals
Polokwane City FC 1.0, AmaZulu 1.0
Best bet
Under 3.5 goals at 1.18
Both teams to score
42%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Under 3.5 goals
85% chanceFair price 1.182 units

Eagle bold pick

Correct score 1-1
14% chanceFair price 6.981 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Polokwane City FC 35%, the draw 32% and AmaZulu 33%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Polokwane City FC took 6 points from their last 5 games and AmaZulu took 10 from 5. AmaZulu come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Polokwane City FC won 1 of their last 10 games at home. AmaZulu won 5 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Polokwane City FC score 0.8 goals a game and let in 1.0. AmaZulu score 1.1 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 of Polokwane City FC games and 6 of AmaZulu games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Polokwane City FC won 1 and AmaZulu won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Polokwane City FC 0, AmaZulu 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 85% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu: Polokwane City FC shade it

The big picture

Polokwane City FC host AmaZulu in the South African Premiership on Sat 19 Sept, 17:30 at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Our prediction for Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu is Polokwane City FC to win, with a 35% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.18.

Polokwane City FC form

Polokwane City FC have 4 wins, 11 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 17 goals scored and 20 conceded. At home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, D, L, D, W, newest first.

AmaZulu form

AmaZulu have 8 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 22 goals scored and 21 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Polokwane City FC won 1, AmaZulu won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Polokwane City FC 0, AmaZulu 1.

Our call

We expect Polokwane City FC to score about 1.0 goals and AmaZulu about 1.0. That points to Polokwane City FC to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.18. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 6.98.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

PolokwaneAmaZulu
Games played2020
Wins48
Draws116
Losses56
Goals scored1722
Goals conceded2021
Scored per game0.81.1
Conceded per game1.01.1
Home record1W 6D 3L3W 4D 3L
Away record3W 5D 2L5W 2D 3L
Clean sheets40%35%
Both teams scored40%40%
Over 2.5 goals35%30%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals62%1.63
Over 2.5 goals34%2.97
Over 3.5 goals15%6.58
Both teams to score42%2.39
Polokwane City FC or Draw67%1.50
AmaZulu or Draw65%1.53
Polokwane City FC to win and Over 2.515%6.56
AmaZulu to win and Over 2.514%6.93
Polokwane City FC clean sheet36%2.74
AmaZulu clean sheet35%2.83

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

1-114.3%
0-013.7%
1-012.6%
0-112.2%
2-17.0%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Questions people ask

Who will win Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu?

Our prediction for Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu is Polokwane City FC to win, with a 35% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.18.

What is the score prediction for Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 0-0 and 1-0. We expect Polokwane City FC to score 1.0 goals and AmaZulu 1.0.

Will both teams score in Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu?

Both teams to score has a 42% chance. Both sides scored in 8 of Polokwane City FC last 20 games and 8 of AmaZulu last 20.

How are Polokwane City FC playing?

Polokwane City FC have 4 wins, 11 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 17 goals scored and 20 conceded. At home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, D, L, D, W, newest first.

How are AmaZulu playing?

AmaZulu have 8 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 22 goals scored and 21 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

What happened when Polokwane City FC and AmaZulu last met?

It ended Polokwane City FC 0, AmaZulu 1. In the last 2 meetings Polokwane City FC won 1 and AmaZulu won 1.

What is the best bet for Polokwane City FC vs AmaZulu?

Under 3.5 goals at 1.18, with a 85% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.