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University of Pretoria vs Cape Town Spurs Predictions - Tuks to progress at home fortress

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 20 Feb 2024

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University of Pretoria vs Cape Town Spurs Predictions for Wednesday’s Nedbank Cup match (19:00 SAST)
AmaTuks have scored 2 goals in each of their last 5 home matches (4 wins)
Can Spurs build on their rare victory last time out?

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Cape Town Spurs to exit the Nedbank Cup (Getty Images).

University of Pretoria vs Cape Town Spurs Predictions

This match is tough to call because both teams have bigger fish to fry. Tuks are aiming for promotion and Spurs are trying not to get relegated. I’m backing a home victory here.
University of Pretoria vs Cape Town Spurs Predictions
Head to Head
University of Pretoria Form & Team News
University of Pretoria Predicted Lineup
Cape Town Spurs Form & Team News
Cape Town Spurs Predicted Lineup

University of Pretoria have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
University of Pretoria have scored 2 goals in each of their last 5 home matches.
Cape Town Spurs have lost 15 of their last 18 matches.
Cape Town Spurs have conceded 34 goals in 17 PSL matches.

Head to Head

These sides sit evenly matched at 7-7 with six draws in 20 clashes.

They last faced off in May 2023 as they played out a 1-1 draw.

University of Pretoria Form & Team News

University of Pretoria sit top of the National First Division. They’re currently 10 matches unbeaten in all competitions.

They ended 2023 with a 2-0 home win vs Marumo Gallants and then a 2-2 draw at home to title rivals Orbit College. This year began with a late goal scored to win 2-1 at La Masia.

On Friday, they beat fifth-placed Upington City 2-1 at home.

Coach Tlisane Motaung has no major injuries for this match. Thabang Sibanyoni is a key man up front.

Tuks are without two suspended players for this match. Neo Dikgale is banned in attack and Sikhosonke Langa is unavailable at left back.

University of Pretoria Predicted Lineup

Maova, Majadibodu, Mahlangu, Gum, Makara, Julies, Mpedi, Mampuru, Mdevulana, Pheeane, Sibanyoni.

Cape Town Spurs Form & Team News

Spurs have lost 15 of their last 18 matches. They’ve improved of late with four points from three matches (DLW).

After successive 3-0 thrashings at home to Stellenbosch and away to Mamelodi Sundowns, they drew 1-1 at AmaZulu. Last year finished with a 2-0 home defeat to Cape Town City.

On Saturday, they beat AmaZulu 3-1 at home. Spurs only had 29% possession but they created some clear chances.

Coach Ernst Middendorp is set to start Ashley Cupido. The forward scored a brace from the bench against AmaZulu.

Spurs may consider some rotation to keep their players fresh for league action.

Cape Town Spurs Predicted Lineup

Boshoff; Maphathe, De Goede, Haukongo, Kamagi; Velebayi, Bern, Nkwali, Butsaka; Phewa; Cupido.

Verdict

University of Pretoria v Cape Town Spurs

I'm backing a home win as Spurs prioritise survival over Cup success. I'm backing Tuks to score two goals again.

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