Siwelele welcome Polokwane City to the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein in what should be a keenly contested Premiership fixture on Sunday, 18 October. Can interim-manager Godfrey Mosoetsa deliver a first win of the season for the hosts?
Below, we’ve got expert analysis, the latest injury news, key stats and free betting tips for Sunday’s fixture, with prices taken from Virgin Bet’s Premiership markets.
Siwelele vs Polokwane City predictions (14:30)
Polokwane City Double Chance – 1.49
Siwelele have endured a miserable start to the new Premiership campaign and sit just above the relegation zone as one of three winless outfits in the division.
Their return of three draws and four defeats from seven PSL assignments was hugely disappointing and the club sacked head coach Lehlohonolo Seema after the first six of those games, leaving interim-boss Godfrey Mosoetsa to take charge in a 1-1 draw with Golden Arrows before the international break.
Sunday’s visitors Polokwane City have only won once themselves, though, they’ve lost only twice in seven matches so far and are dogged enough in defence to frustrate a Siwelele side that’s low on confidence.
Back Polokwane City Double Chance against Siwelele at 1.49 with Virgin Bet
Both Teams to Score – 2.20
Siwelele drew 1-1 at home to Golden Arrows just before the international pause and that was the third time in as many matches on their own patch this term that featured goals at both ends.
Polokwane City meanwhile, saw BTTS land in two of their last three Premiership matches and they failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their first three tests on the road.
Siwelele have also conceded at least once in 100% of their league fixtures this term, and still adjusting to new tactical ideas under Mosoetsa, they’re unlikely to shut out Polokwane here.
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Siwelele vs Polokwane City Team News and Injury Update
Godfrey Mosoetsa deployed Siwelele in a 4-4-2 formation in their 1-1 draw with Golden Arrows before the internationals, so he might stick with the same system on Sunday. Siwelele have been trying to sign former Kaizer Chiefs player Happy Mashiane, though that deal isn’t expected to be done in time for Sunday’s game.
Polokwane manager Willy Moloto could be without defender Tlou Nkwe. The 26-year-old missed the club’s last two matches through injury. Midfielder Vuyo Kopamotse was subbed off at half-time in City’s last outing against AmaZulu, so could lose his place in the starting XI.
Siwelele vs Polokwane City
Siwelele are winless in the Premiership after seven games of the new season.
Polokwane City have lost only two of their first seven league matches of the new campaign.
BTTS has landed in each of Siwelele’s last three home games in the Premiership.
Siwelele failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their first seven assignments this term.
Polokwane City claimed four points from two meetings with Siwelele last season.
Siwelele’s last five games
H/A | Fixture | Result |
H | Siwelele vs Golden Arrows (13/09) | 1-1 |
A | Mamelodi Sundowns vs Siwelele (09/09) | 3-0 |
A | Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele (06/09) | 3-2 |
H | Siwelele vs Chippa United (25/08) | 1-1 |
A | AmaZulu vs Siwelele (15/08) | 2-0 |
Polokwane City's last five games
H/A | Fixture | Result |
H | Polokwane City vs AmaZulu (19/09) | 0-1 |
H | Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs (12/09) | 1-1 |
A | Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City (04/09) | 2-2 |
H | Polokwane City vs Milford FC (26/08) | 0-0 |
A | Sekhukhune United vs Polokwane City (15/08) | 2-0 |
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