AmaZulu vs Mighty Eagles Predictions - AmaZulu to see off the Mighty Eagles

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 27 Jan 2025

Brad Newcomb 27 Jan 2025

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AmaZulu predicted to win with BTTS against Mighty Eagles.
AmaZulu's recent home form has been challenging, but they're seasoned in Nedbank Cup.
Mighty Eagles are debuting in this round, hoping to capitalize on AmaZulu's vulnerabilities.

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Amazulu backed to win in Nedbank Cup last 32 (Getty Images)

AmaZulu vs Mighty Eagles Predictions

AmaZulu have been struggling to win at home lately but reached the quarter-finals last season. The Mighty Eagles are debuting in the round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup. AmaZulu is predicted to win with BTTS.

AmaZulu vs Mighty Eagles Predictions
Head to Head
AmaZulu Form
AmaZulu Team News & Injuries
Mighty Eagles Form
Mighty Eagles Team News & Injuries

AmaZulu have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
AmaZulu have scored 2 goals in 5 matches.
AmaZulu have conceded 7 goals in 5 fixtures.
The Mighty Eagles have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
The Mighty Eagles have scored 8 goals in 5 games.
The Mighty Eagles have conceded 6 goals in 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

AmaZulu and the Mighty Eagles meet in a competitive match for the first time.

AmaZulu Form

AmaZulu reached the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup last season, but they lost 2-0 to Sekhukhune United away from home.

AmaZulu are 10th in the Betway Premiership with 16 points from 14 matches. They scored 12 goals and conceded 19 in that period.

Usuthu have won two of their last five games, including two defeats and one draw. They scored two goals and conceded seven.

AmaZulu have secured one victory in their last five home fixtures, including three losses and one draw. They scored two goals and conceded eight.

AmaZulu crashed to a heavy defeat in their previous league fixture at home but should have enough firepower to get the job done against the Mighty Eagles in their cup tie.

AmaZulu Team News & Injuries

Hendrick Ekstein has been on target with four goals in the PSL this season.

Etiosa Ighodaro is one behind his teammate with three league goals thus far.

Mighty Eagles Form

The Mighty Eagles swept Fort Hare University aside in their Nedbank Cup preliminary round encounter last November, winning 3-0 away from home.

The Might Eagles are 3rd in the ABC Motsepe League Eastern Cape Inland Stream division with 11 points from six matches. They scored seven goals and conceded six.

The Eagles have recorded two victories in their last five matches, including one defeat and two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded six.

The Mighty Eagles will look to exploit the indifferent home form of AmaZulu to cause an upset victory in the round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup. Can they do it?

Mighty Eagles Team News & Injuries

Head coach Sibusiso Popo Mapompo will likely use a similar starting eleven to the one that defeated Fort Hare in the previous round of the Nedbank Cup.

Piwokuhle Mareledwane has scored two goals in the ABC Motsepe League Eastern Cape Inland Stream division this season.

Verdict

AmaZulu v Mighty Eagles

AmaZulu have not been at their best at home lately but is tipped to come out on top against the Mighty Eagles with BTTS and a 3-1 scoreline at the final whistle.