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Royal AM vs Stellenbosch Predictions - Stellies to beat transfer embargoed Thwihli Thwahla

James O'Connor

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Last updated: 16 Aug 2023

James O'Connor 16 Aug 2023

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Royal AM vs Stellenbosch Predictions for Friday’s PSL match (19:30 SAST)
The hosts have lost 3 of their last 4 matches at home
Can the Winelands Club make it 4 wins in their last 5 fixtures?

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Royal AM to lose again at home (Getty Images)

Royal AM vs Stellenbosch Predictions

The hosts are struggling of late and are under a FIFA transfer ban. Stellies are playing well and are generally solid at the back. I don’t see both sides scoring in this one and I’m backing an away victory.

Royal AM vs Stellenbosch Predictions
Head to Head
Royal AM Form & Team News
Royal AM Predicted Lineup
Stellenbosch Form & Team News
Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup

Royal AM have lost 3 of their last 4 home matches.
Royal AM have failed to score in their last 2 home matches.
Stellenbosch have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
Stellenbosch have seen BTTS No in 6 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

Royal AM hold a 5-3 lead over Stellenbosch across ten previous meetings with two draws.

The sides last met in April as Royal AM won 3-1 at home.

Royal AM Form & Team News

The side had a big drop-off last season as they went from finishing third to an 11th placed finish. From rounds 23 to 30, they took just six points in eight fixtures.

The season finished with a 1-0 home loss to Moroka Swallows and a 0-0 draw at Richards Bay. This campaign began with a 0-0 home draw with AmaZulu.

Royal AM’s last match saw a 4-2 defeat at Orlando Pirates. They trailed 3-0 after 35 minutes in a poor display.

Coach John Maduka made four changes after 41 minutes against Pirates. He could hand all of those players starts in this one.

Youngster Sphiwe Cele scored off the bench and could play down the wing. Motebang Sera could partner Mxolisi Macuphu in a front two.

Royal AM Predicted Lineup

Mpoto; Mogaila, Sikakhane, Manganyi, Matlaba; Thikazi, Kobedi, Msomi, Cele; Sera, Macuphu.

Stellenbosch Form & Team News

Stellies won seven of their final 12 league matches last season. They jumped from 15th spot after 18 rounds to a sixth-place finish.

Last season finished with a 2-1 home victory over TS Galaxy to make it four PSL wins at home in a row. This campaign kicked off with a fine 1-0 home victory over Orlando Pirates.

A poor 1-0 loss at newly-promoted Polokwane City followed. They were below their best and gave a complacent performance.

Over the weekend, Stellenbosch progressed to the MTN8 semi-finals. Beat won 1-0 at SuperSport United after a set-piece goal in extra time.

Coach Steve Barker could hand a start to Andre De Jong. The attacking midfielder scored the winner last time out.

Kgaogelo Sekgota will hope to keep his place on the left wing. Ivorian wide man Anicet Oura is another option.

Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup

Stephens; Van Rooyen, Maloisane, Toure, Basadien; Palace, Mthethwa; Titus, De Jong, Sekgota; Rayners.

Verdict

Royal AM v Stellenbosch

I'm backing BTTS No in this one based on recent trends. I'm tipping Stellenbosch to win on the road as my value bet.

BTTS No

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