Maritzburg United vs Stellenbosch Predictions - Goals tipped as hosts keep survival hopes alive

James O'Connor

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Last updated: 11 May 2023

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James O'Connor 11 May 2023

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Maritzburg United vs Stellenbosch Predictions for Saturday’s PSL match (14:00 BST)
Stellies have lost just twice in their last 14 matches
Can Maritzburg take three points in this must-win match?

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Goals predicted as desperate hosts face in-form Stellenbosch (Getty Images)

Maritzburg United vs Stellenbosch Predictions

This is a huge game for the hosts who need to win. Stellies are playing well but they’re less effective on their travels of late. I see Both Teams Scoring and the hosts getting at least a point.
Maritzburg United vs Stellenbosch Predictions
Head to Head
Maritzburg United Form & Team News
Maritzburg United Predicted Lineup
Stellenbosch Form & Team News
Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup

Maritzburg United have drawn their last 2 home matches.
Maritzburg United have seen BTTS Yes in their last 7 home matches.
Stellenbosch are undefeated in 12 of their last 14 matches.
Stellenbosch have seen BTTS Yes in 5 of their last 6 away PSL matches.

Head to Head

Maritzburg United hold a 2-1 advantage over Stellenbosch FC across eight previous meetings with five draws.

The sides last met in October 2022 as Stellies won 3-0 at home.

Maritzburg United Form & Team News

After a nightmare run of six points from 11 matches, Maritzburg sit bottom of the PSL. They need at least four points from their final two matches or they will be relegated.

Following four losses in a row, the Team of Choice got a key 2-1 win at TS Galaxy. Late goals conceded saw them lose 1-0 at both Sekhukhune United and Swallows FC.

In their last fixture, they led 2-1 against relegation rivals Marumo Gallants. A 92nd minute goal leaked saw it finish 2-2.

Maritzburg have no suspensions for this match. Coach Fadlu Davids will select an attacking XI to try to win.

Captain Travis Graham and Genino Palace could both be recalled in central midfield. Centre forwards Friday Samu and Kwane Peprah are pushing for starts.

Maritzburg United Predicted Lineup

Ndlovu; Maloisane, De Goede, Makume, Cross; Jooste, Graham, Palace, Meza; Soukouna, Samu.

Stellenbosch Form & Team News

Stellies sat in 15th place after 18 PSL matches. They’ve since taken 20 points from 10 league matches.

After successive away defeats, Stellenbosch beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 at home in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. Successive home wins in the league followed: 3-0 vs Swallows and 5-2 vs Golden Arrows.

A second string side drew 0-0 at SuperSport United. They drew 0-0 and lost on penalties at home to Sekhukhune United last time out in the Nedbank Cup semis.

Coach Steve Barker will recall usual first choice ‘keeper Sage Stephens. Key playmaker Junior Mendieta is suspended.

Nhlanhla Mgaga could replace Mendieta on the left. Striker Iqraam Rayners has 15 goals in his last 12 matches.