Stellenbosch FC   -   Polokwane City

The Football match between Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City ended 5 - 0. It was played on 27/04/2024 at 18:00, and the implied winner probabilities were:  57.47% (Stellenbosch FC), 28.99% (X), 17.39% (Polokwane City). 

Match Details

• Stellenbosch FC 5 v 0 Polokwane City
• Premier League South Africa
• Date - 27/04/2024
• Starting time - 18:00 UTC
• Venue: Parow Park, Parow, South Africa

Stellenbosch FC vs Polokwane City Best Pre Match Odds Were

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Stellenbosch FC To win	1.74	22Bet
Draw	3.45	DraftKings
Polokwane City To win	5.75	DraftKings
Goals over 2.5	2.40	Caesars
Goals under 2.5	1.57	DraftKings

Explore the full odds history and movement for Stellenbosch FC - Polokwane City in the Odds section above, or check the full match preview below.

Match Preview

Soccer fans in Parow are looking forward to the upcoming matchin the Parow Park where Stellenbosch FC will play against Polokwane City on 27.04.2024.

These two rival teams only met not long ago, on 03.11.2023, and we should fully expect another action-packed event this time around. Polokwane City fans are holding their breath for this game. It's because Stellenbosch FC won the previous game by 0-2. But since Stellenbosch FC won most of the last three matches, pressure of fans and manager on POL is even higher. During their last three action-packed matches, Stellenbosch FC scored three goals, while Polokwane City only managed to accumulate 1.

Forecasts predict winds in Parow on date to only reach 10kmph, so they shouldn't interfere with the game. Temperatures on the matchday will probably not rise high, reaching a daily maximum of 10°C, so the players shouldn't be exhausted too soon. However, chances for rain are quite high, so they might have to deal with that.

Stellenbosch F.C., currently being on the second position in the league, are surely expected to keep their lead; especially with them being ten positions higher in the league than Polokwane.

Which players will play?

In the following overview you can find the probable lineups at a glance.

Stellenbosch F.C.'s manager is likely to send these players to the field during the upcoming match:
• Goalkeeper: Sage Stephens
• Defenders: Olivier Toure, Brendon Moloisane
• Midfield: Fawaaz Basadien, Sihle Nduli, Jayden Adams, Andre De Jong, Devon Titus
• Forward line: Dean David Van Rooyen, Anicet Oura, Iqraam Rayners

In the upcoming match, Polokwane City's manager Phuti Johnson Mohafe Mohafe will likely using the following players:
• Goalkeeper: Lindokuhle Mathebula
• Defenders: Lebohang Petrus Nkaki, Bulelani Nikani
• Midfielders: Lucky Baloyi, Tlou Nkwe, Manuel Kambala, Luciano Van Heerden, Tshabalala Sibusiso, Given Mashikinya
• Attackers: Oswin Appollis, Mokibelo Simon Ramabu

You can see the final lineup one hour before the game on Oddspedia.

While Sage Stephens will probably guard Stellenbosch F.C.'s goal, he will be supported by Olivier Toure and Brendon Moloisane in the defense. The front will be formed by Dean David Van Rooyen, Anicet Oura and Iqraam Rayners at the front, followed by Fawaaz Basadien, Sihle Nduli, Jayden Adams, Andre De Jong and Devon Titus, who together will try to score as many goals as possible for their team.

Steve Barker may also choose the following as the team's substitute players: Oscarine Masuluke, Athenkosi Mcaba, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Antonio Van Wyk, Genino Palace, Colley, Kyle Jurgens, Mervin Boji.

Taking a look at their last matches, it seems probable that Polokwane City will play with the midfield consisting of Lucky Baloyi, Tlou Nkwe, Manuel Kambala, Luciano Van Heerden, Tshabalala Sibusiso and Given Mashikinya, while Lebohang Petrus Nkaki and Bulelani Nikani will take up position at the back half of the field. While Lindokuhle Mathebula will try to protect the team's own goal, Oswin Appollis and Mokibelo Simon Ramabu will try to break through Stellenbosch F.C.'s defensive line and score goals.

In terms of substitute players, it is probable that we will get to see Masizakhe Myataza, Ntlweleng Obed Thuto, Samuel Bafana Nana, Stevens Goovadia, Alexander Cole, Douglas Mapfumo, Francis Baloyi, Nyakala Raphadu and Hlayisi Chauke sitting on the bench awaiting their chance to play.

Stellenbosch FC or Polokwane City – who will win?

Looking at a team's past performances is one of the best ways to predict the outcome of an upcoming game, but there's also more to consider. Despite a draw being highly unlikely (27%), experts believe that Stellenbosch F.C. has great chances for a win, respectively 55.3%. However, Polokwane only gets a 17.7% probability for a win.
These facts should always be considered if you hope to walk away a winner:

• Stellenbosch FC scores 1.5 goals when playing at home and Polokwane City scores 1.2 goals when playing away (on average).
• Polokwane City haven't scored in 5 of their 12 away matches in Premiership this season.
• Jayden Adams has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at Stellenbosch FC. Ndamulelo Maphangule has collected 7 for Polokwane City.
• Stellenbosch FC have lost just 1 of their last 4 games against Polokwane City (in all competitions).
• Polokwane City have won just 1 of their last 3 Premiership games against Stellenbosch FC.
• On their last meeting Stellenbosch FC won by 2 goals.
• Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City is 1.5.
• Iqraam Rayners is Stellenbosch FC's top scorer with 8 goals. Oswin Appollis has scored 5 times for Polokwane City.