Moroka Swallows vs Stellenbosch Predictions & Tips - Stellenbosch to secure the points

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Last updated: 11 Feb 2022

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Ralph Staniforth 11 Feb 2022

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Moroka Swallows vs Stellenbosch Diski match prediction
The match is being played at 10:00 SAST on Saturday at Bidvest Stadium
Moroka Swallows are 14th in the DStv Diski standings
Preview, tips, stats and team news

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Swallows vs Stellenbosch Predictions

Stellenbosch will be out to secure the three points against Swallows this Saturday to keep pace with Orlando Pirates at the top of the DStv DIski Challenge. Can Swallows cause an upset and deny Stellenbosch the points?

Swallows vs Stellenbosch Predictions
Head to Head
Moroka Swallows Form
Moroka Swallows Team News & Injuries
Stellenbosch Form
Stellenbosch Team News & Injuries
Moroka Swallows vs Stellenbosch Live Stream FAQ

Moroka Swallows have conceded 2 or more goals 11 times this season.
Moroka Swallows have kept 1 clean sheet all season.
Stellenbosch has lost 2 of their last 5 Diski matches.
Stellenbosch has won 6 matches away from home this season.
Stellenbosch has lost just once away from home this season.
Stellebosch have scored 12 goals away from home this season.
Stellenbosch have kept 5 clean sheets on the road this season.

Head to Head

This match will be the first meeting between the two teams in the DStv Diski Challenge.

Moroka Swallows Form

Moroka Swallows come into this match on the back of three undefeated results.

They beat Cape Town City 2-1 away, drew 0-0 with Maritzburg United at home, and drew 1-1 against TS Galaxy away last weekend.

Despite their first clean sheet of the season against Maritzburg United, Swallows have conceded two or more goals eleven times this Diski season.

Swallows moved from the bottom position to sit 14th on the Diski log on 15 points from 16 matches. They have netted 20 goals and conceded 33.

Swallows have a record of one win, four draws and three losses at home this campaign. They have scored 11 and let in 18 at the back.

Moroka Swallows have been in decent form lately, but they have had defensive problems for most of the season and come up against a Stellenbosch team that scores regularly. Can their recent defensive displays hold out for the duration of the game, or will old habits return?

Moroka Swallows Team News & Injuries

After Swallows recent drubbing by Orlando Pirates, Coach Simon Tshowa appears to have sorted out their defensive issues will likely pick a team similar to the ones he has put out in recent weeks.

Tiniko Sithole has been in great touch in front of goals with 8 for the season and will be the main threat to score more for his team this weekend.

Stellenbosch Form

Stellenbosch has dropped off the pace against league leaders Orlando Pirates in their last five Diski matches.

They have won three and lost two, which has seen them fall behind the Buccaneers by six points.

Stellenbosch remains in the second spot on the Diski log on 33 points from 16 games played. They have scored 29 goals and conceded 12, which is the best in the league.

Stellenbosch's away form has been outstanding this season, with six victories and one loss. They have scored 12 goals in those 7 Diski matches and have conceded just 2. Impressively, they have kept five clean sheets on the road.

Stellenbosch's away record has been their strength this campaign, and they look set to claim the three points against a Swallows team that can leak goals.

Stellenbosch Team News & Injuries

Coach Evangelos Vellios's Stellenbosch team are six points adrift of the Orlando Pirates in the Diski Challenge and can't afford to slip up against Swallows this weekend. He will select his strongest team to make sure they pick up the points on offer.

Fuad Johnson has bagged 10 goals so far and can add more to his tally against a team that has shown to leak goals.

Goalkeeper Lebohang Nthene has kept an impressive eight clean sheets this season.