Pretoria Callies vs Marumo Gallants Predictions - First Division Side to Cause Cup Shock
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- Pretoria Callies have won 3 out of last 5 home matches.
- Predictions hint at a cup upset favoring Pretoria Callies.
- Marumo Gallants might prioritize league matches, impacting performance.
Pretoria Callies to pull off Cup giant-killing on Friday (Getty Images).
Pretoria Callies vs Marumo Gallants Predictions
I’m tipping a cup upset in this match. The hosts are playing well whilst Marumo Gallants will be prioritising their league matches. I’m backing BTTS Yes in a win for Pretoria Callies.
- Pretoria Callies vs Marumo Gallants Predictions
- Head to Head
- Pretoria Callies Form & Team News
- Pretoria Callies Predicted Lineup
- Marumo Gallants Form & Team News
- Marumo Gallants Predicted Lineup
- Pretoria Callies have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Pretoria Callies have seen BTTS Yes in their last 3 home matches.
- Marumo Gallants have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches.
- Marumo Gallants have conceded in 8 of their last 9 away matches.
Head to Head
These clubs have met on two previous occasions with one win apiece.
In last season’s clashes in the First Division, Gallants won 4-2 at home before Callies won 1-0 in the return fixture.
Pretoria Callies Form & Team News
Pretoria Callies sit 12th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. They’re both eight points off the playoff spots and eight points above the relegation zone.
They beat fellow First Division side Leruma United 1-0 away in the last 64 of the Nedbank Cup. After losing 3-2 at home to Orbit College, they bounced back with a 2-1 home win over Cape Town Spurs.
A steady 0-0 draw at Upington City preceded a 3-1 home victory over Kruger United on Saturday.
Italian coach Fabio Lopez can call upon a vastly experienced back four. King Ndlovu brings top-flight experience in goal.
Former Kaizer Chiefs left back Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya is a key man. Sibusiso Kumalo will anchor midfield.
Pretoria Callies Predicted Lineup
More information on the Pretoria Callies starting XI will be available closer to kickoff.
Marumo Gallants Form & Team News
Marumo have strung together a three-match unbeaten streak (DWD). They had lost three straight matches before that.
An 8-1 thrashing away at Orlando Pirates preceded a 1-0 loss at Sekhukhune United and a 0-0 home draw with Richards Bay. A vital 1-0 home win over Cape Town City followed.
Last time out, they fought back from 2-1 down with ten men to draw 2-2 at Chippa United.
Central midfielder Masindi Nemtajela is suspended for this match. Coach Dan Malesela could hand a rare start to Daniel Akpeyi in goal.
Left back Lebohang Mabotja and winger Thapelo Dhludhlu could come in to the XI.
Marumo Gallants Predicted Lineup
Akpeyi; Khumalo, Mathiane, Sikhosana, Mabotja; Nange, Manaka, Mphambaniso; Dhludhlu, Mhango, Msendami.
Verdict
I see a home upset on the cards. I'm backing BTTS No and a Pretoria Callies win/draw double chance, which offers excellent value.
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