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As the Betway Premiership enters a crucial stretch, this weekend’s fixtures promise drama with table toppers Sekhukhune United looking to consolidate their top spot when the they take.
The league top scorer Bradley Grobler will be looking to continue with his rich vein of form to add to his 6 goals so far this season the Betway Premiership
Head to Head:
Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United will meet in the league for a 5th time.
Over their previous four league matches, Sekhukhune have the only victory, with three matches being drawn.
Sekhukhune have scored three goals, while Polokwane City have scored just once in their previous four matches.
Their first two encounters in the 2023-24 season, were both goalless draws.
Last season, in the first meeting with Polokwane City as hosts on the 5th January, the sides drew 1-1. Raymond Daniels scored for Polokwane City in the 35th minute, with Tresor Yamba equalizing for Sekhukhune in the 41st minute.
In their second meeting, with Sekhukhune as hosts on the 19th April, Sekhukhune won 2-0. Ngoanamelo Rammala scored in the 36th minute and Daniel Cardoso scored in the 79th minute.
In both previous league games that produced goals, there has been at least one goal scored in the first half.
Polokwane City are looking for their first league victory over Sekhukhune United.
Sekhukhune have kept three clean sheets in their previous four league games against Polokwane City.
There is yet to be a winner with Polokwane City as hosts in this fixture (D2).
Both sides have only managed to score in one of the previous four league matches, in their 1-1 draw with Polokwane City as hosts last season.
All four goals in this fixture have been scored by four different players, Raymond Daniels scored for Polokwane City, while Ngoanamelo Rammala, Tresor Yamba and Daniel Cardoso have scored for Sekhukhune.
Sekhukhune have played four games without defeat against Polokwane City, the most times they have faced any team in the top flight without losing.
Polokwane City will be playing against a Limpopo side for a 2nd time this season, their only other match was a 0-0 draw against Magesi at home.
Sekhukhune will be playing in their first Limpopo derby of the season.
Polokwane City lost their only other match against a side presently in the top five, 1-0 away against Kaizer Chiefs.
Sekhukhune coach Eric Tinkler will come up against Polokwane City for a 14th time in the league. His record reads: P13 W8 D4 L1.
Tinkler is unbeaten in his last eight matches against Polokwane City (W6 D2), since his only defeat in 2016-17, a 4-2 away loss with Cape Town City.
Betting Tips
Double Chance – Sekhukhune or Draw
- Sekhukhune are unbeaten in all four league meetings and have never lost to Polokwane City.
- Eric Tinkler is unbeaten in his last 8 matches vs Polokwane (W6 D2).
Under 2.5 Goals
- Three of the four previous matches ended with fewer than 3 goals.
- Two were goalless draws, and only one match had more than two goals.
First-Half Goal – Yes
- In both matches that produced goals, at least one goal was scored in the first half.
Sekhukhune Clean Sheet – Yes
- They’ve kept 3 clean sheets in 4 matches against Polokwane.
Correct Score Tip: 1-0 Sekhukhune
- Based on their last win and Polokwane’s struggles against top-five teams.
Where To Watch
The Polokwane derby between Sekhukhune and Polokwane City will be broadcast on SuperSport, Showmax Premier League. Tickets are still available for R40 at Computicket.
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