Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu Tips - Goals tipped as sides share spoils

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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023

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James O'Connor 15 Mar 2023

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Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu Predictions for Friday’s PSL match (17:30 GMT)
AmaZulu have drawn 5 of their last 7 away league fixtures
Can Stellenbosch make it 6 wins in 7 matches in all competitions?

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Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu Predictions

Stellies are in great form but that hasn’t yet translated to win at home in the PSL. AmaZulu are defensive and stubborn on the road. I see this being a draw with both teams scoring.
Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu Predictions
Head to Head
Stellenbosch Form & Team News
Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup
AmaZulu Form & Team News
AmaZulu Predicted Lineup

Stellenbosch have drawn 3 of their last 5 home PSL matches.
Stellenbosch have conceded in their last 7 home PSL matches.
Stellenbosch have seen BTTS Yes in 4 of their last 5 home matches (PSL).
AmaZulu have drawn 5 of their last 7 away matches (PSL).
AmaZulu have seen BTTS Yes in 5 of their last 6 PSL matches.

Head to Head

These sides have met on nine previous occasions with AmaZulu holding a 5-1 lead with three draws.

AmaZulu won 1-0 at home in the reverse fixture in October.

Stellenbosch Form & Team News

Stellenbosch have taken 10 points from their last four matches. That saw them jump from the relegation zone up to 10th spot in the table.

A nine-match winless run was ended by beating Cape Town City 3-2 (after being 2-0 down). They then won 2-1 at Chippa United and 3-0 vs Swallows in the Nedbank Cup round of 32.

A 2-1 win at Richards Bay came next before a fine 1-1 home draw with Mamelodi Sundowns. Last time out, they won 6-3 at TS Galaxy in a Nedbank Cup thriller.

Coach Steve Barker is expected to name the same outfield players from the last match. In goal, Sage Stephens will return after being rested for the Cup game.

Centre back Athenkosi Mcaba is back from injury. January signing Iqraam Rayners has scored eight goals in his last five matches.

Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup

Stephens; Van Rooyen, Makhanya, Sibiya, Basadien; Mthethwa, Jabaar; Titus, De Jong, Mendieta; Rayners.

AmaZulu Form & Team News

Usuthu were shocked last time out as they lost on penalties to third tier Dondol Stars in the Nedbank Cup (1-1 full time). Prior to that, it was one loss in eight in all competitions.

A 2-1 home loss to TS Galaxy ended a 10-match unbeaten run in the DSTV Premiership. An 87th minute equaliser than rescued a 1-1 home draw with Royal AM.

Their most recent league fixture saw a crucial 2-0 win away at Chippa United. That win shot them up to eighth in the table.

Coach Romain Folz is without centre back Rama Mphahlele due to suspension. Keagan Buchanan also serves a ban in midfield.

Veli Mothwa will be recalled in goal. Centre forward Sede Dion is expected to start in preference to Bongi Ntuli and Gabadinho Mhango.