Sekhukhune United vs Polokwane City Predictions - Rise and Shine to pile misery on home strugglers

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Last updated: 06 Oct 2023

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James O'Connor 06 Oct 2023

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Sekhukhune United vs Polokwane City Predictions for Sunday’s PSL match (15:30 SAST)
Babino Noko have lost their last 3 home matches in the PSL
Can Polokwane City make it 3 wins in a row?

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Polokwane City to win a third straight match at tired-looking Sekhukhune United (Getty Images).

Sekhukhune United vs Polokwane City Predictions

The hosts are having a dip in form as fixture congestion starts to have a negative effect. Polokwane are a solid side and they have what it takes to score first and take a 1-0 win.
Sekhukhune United vs Polokwane City Predictions
Head to Head
Sekhukhune United Form & Team News
Sekhukhune United Predicted Lineup
Polokwane City Form & Team News
Polokwane City Predicted Lineup
Verdict

Sekhukhune United have lost their last 3 home PSL matches.
Sekhukhune United have seen Under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last PSL matches.
Polokwane City have seen BTTS No in 9 of their last 11 matches.
Polokwane City have won their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

These sides have met on two previous occasions with Sekhukhune winning both matches.

The last clash was in May 2021 in the First Division as Sekhukhune United won 2-0 at home.

Sekhukhune United Form & Team News

Babina Noko sit ninth in the PSL table. After going unbeaten for four matches, they’re now in three fixtures in all competitions.

A 1-0 league win at Royal AM preceded a 2-1 defeat at Kaizer Chiefs having led 1-0. Sekhukhune then travelled to Kinshasa and drew 1-1 with Saint Oloi Lupopo to progress 4-2 on aggregate in the CAF Confederations Cup.

The travel from Congo DR took it’s effect in midweek as they lost 1-0 at home to Golden Arrows. Sekhukhune outshot their opponents 20-6 in the match.

Coach Brandon Truter played several second-string players in the last match. Defender Daniel Cardoso is doubtful for this fixture.

Badra Ali Sangare is set to return in goal. Elias Mokwana should also be back to start down the right.

Sekhukhune United Predicted Lineup

Sangare; Mobbie, Rikhotso, Gyimah, Mabotja; Mkhize, Mokotjo, Webber; Mokwana, Ohizu, Mncube.

Polokwane City Form & Team News

Polokwane’s start to life back in the top flight has been impressive. They’ve won four of their eight matches and have kept three clean sheets in a row.

A 2-0 home loss to Mamelodi Sundowns made it consecutive defeats. A dull 0-0 home draw with AmaZulu followed.

Rise and Shine have since won two matches in a row. A 1-0 home success over Royal AM preceded a 1-0 victory on the road at Richards Bay as their opponents played 75 minutes with ten men.

Coach Lehlohonolo Seema may name an unchanged XI. Recent signings Manuel Kambala and Andile Fikizolo may have to settle for substitute outings.

Veteran Ndumiso Mabena is set to play up front alongside Douglas Mapfumo. Key attacking Puleng Marema is still battling an injury.