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AmaZulu vs Maritzburg United Tips - Usuthu to edge Maritzburg United in KZN derby

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 19 Oct 2022

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Brad Newcomb 19 Oct 2022

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AmaZulu vs Maritzburg United DStv Premiership match predictions
The fixture is being played at 17:00 SAST on Wednesday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
AmaZulu are 10th in the South African Premier Division standings
Can Maritzburg United conjure up a way to win away from home?
Preview, tips, stats and team news

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Hosts backed in KZN derby (Getty Images)

AmaZulu vs Maritzburg United Predictions

AmaZulu failed to convert all the chances against Orlando Pirates in their last fixture but showed enough that they can get back on the winning trail when they take on a Maritzburg United side still searching for an away victory after many matches.

AmaZulu vs Maritzburg United Predictions
Head to Head
AmaZulu Form
AmaZulu Team News & Injuries
Maritzburg United Form
Maritzburg United Team News & Injuries
AmaZulu vs Maritzburg United FAQ

AmaZulu is predicted to bounce back with a win-to-nil result in front of their home fans.

AmaZulu have drawn 2 of their last 3 fixtures(all competitions).
AmaZulu have scored 3 goals in 5 matches(all competitions).
AmaZulu have conceded 6 goals in 5 games(all competitions).
AmaZulu have lost 3 home fixtures in a row(PSL).
AmaZulu have scored 5 goals in 5 home matches(PSL).
AmaZulu have conceded 6 goals in 5 home games(PSL).
Maritzburg United have won 1 of their last 3 fixtures(PSL).
Maritzburg United have scored 2 goals in 5 games(PSL).
Maritzburg United have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches(PSL).
Maritzburg United are winless in 18 away fixtures(PSL).
Maritzburg United have scored 0 goals in 5 away games(PSL).
Maritzburg United have conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches(PSL).

Head to Head

Maritzburg United have the advantage of 11 victories to five over AmaZulu, with 12 draws in 28 meetings across all competitions.

AmaZulu Form

AmaZulu picked up a point when they drew 1-1 away from home against Orlando Pirates this past weekend.

The Buccaneers had the first chance to take the lead when a free kick in the 5th minute struck the left upright. AmaZulu had an opportunity in the 15th minute, but the player put his effort wide.

The visitors slotted home a penalty in the 35th minute to go 1-0 up. However, Orlando Pirates grabbed the equaliser just before the halftime break.

The Sea Robbers had a penalty saved in the 59th minute to keep the score level. They had other chances during the remainder of the game, but the AmaZulu goalkeeper came to the rescue each time.

Their last five across all competitions are L, L, D, L, and D, registering three goals and conceding six.

Usuthu are 10th on the DStv Premiership log with 12 points from 10 games. They have scored nine goals and conceded ten.

AmaZulu were not easy to defeat at home last season, but they have lost three on the trot, which has not been the best return.

Their last five home results in the PSL are W, W, L, L, and L, scoring five goals and letting in six.

AmaZulu are searching for their first victory in seven fixtures, although they could have taken all the points off Pirates last weekend with a more clinical display in the first half, giving them the belief they can claim the bragging rights in the KZN derby.

However, Maritzburg United is one of their bogey teams, but they have a poor away record coming into this league clash.

AmaZulu Team News & Injuries

Coach Romain Folz has stated that he believes his team could have won their match against Orlando Pirates if they had taken all their chances in the first half, and he was not happy with their second-half performance as it lacked energy.

Gabadinho Mhango has stuck three league goals this season.

Sphesihle Maduna scored the penalty against Orlando Pirates, registering his first league goal of the campaign.

Maritzburg United Form

Maritzburg United failed to score for their fifth consecutive away league match after they held high-flying Richards Bay to a 0-0 draw away from home this past weekend.

Richards Bay had most of the possession and 19 shots in the game but only one on target, which kept Maritzburg United in with a chance of sneaking a victory.

However, they could not convert their chances into a goal and had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Their last five results in the PSL are L, W, L, L, and D, scoring two goals and conceding six.

Maritzburg United are 14th on the DStv Premiership table with 10 points from 10 matches. They have scored five goals and conceded 11.

The Team of Choice last won a match on the road 18 fixtures ago(L10, D8), which is an exceedingly poor effort.

Their last five results in the league are L, D, L, L, and D, scoring no goals and conceding seven.

Maritzburg United have been misfiring up front, especially playing away from home, which has not helped their cause to avoid slipping towards the relegation zone.

However, they have the edge over AmaZulu as they have not lost to their hosts in 11 fixtures, which will give them the belief they can get something out of the match.

Maritzburg United Team News & Injuries

Coach John Maduka would have been happy to have picked up a point on the road but will be concerned his team is not finding the back of the net often. Can he get his team selection right?

Frenchman Amadou Soukouna has scored two league goals this season.

Friday Samu has grabbed one league goal this term.

AmaZulu vs Maritzburg United FAQ

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Verdict

AmaZulu v Maritzburg United

Although AmaZulu have no significant form coming into this derby clash with Maritzburg United, they did show promise in their last fixture and is tipped to return to winning ways with a win-to-nil performance and a 1-0 score.