Maritzburg United vs Casric Stars Predictions - Team of Choice to take home victory

James O'Connor

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Last updated: 30 May 2023

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James O'Connor 30 May 2023

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Maritzburg United vs Casric Stars Predictions for Wednesday’s PSL promotion/relegation playoff (18:30 BST)
Maritzburg took five points from their final 3 PSL matches to reach the playoffs
Can Casric Stars regain form having won just once in their last 6 matches?

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Maritzburg to win at home at Harry Gwala Stadium (Gallo Images)

Maritzburg United vs Casric Stars Predictions

Maritzburg ended the league season in improved form even with a leaky defence. Casric Stars have seen a dip in their results and performances. I am tipping a home victory with both sides on target.
Maritzburg United vs Casric Stars Predictions
Head to Head
Maritzburg United Form & Team News
Maritzburg United Predicted Lineup
Casric Stars Form & Team News
Casric Stars Predicted Lineup
Verdict

Maritzburg United have won 1 of their last 2 matches (1 draw).
Maritzburg United have conceded in 13 of their last 14 matches.
Casric Stars have lost 2 of their last 6 matches (3 draws).
Casric Stars have seen BTTS Yes in 3 of their last 4 away matches.

Head to Head

This is the first ever meeting between these teams.

Maritzburg United Form & Team News

Maritzburg finished 15th in the PSL table. They took five points from their final three matches to escape automatic relegation.

A late goal saw a 1-0 loss away at relegation rivals Swallows. A damaging 2-2 home draw with Marumo Gallants followed as they conceded in the 92nd minute.

A 1-0 home win against Stellenbosch gave some hope. They went to a second-string Mamelodi Sundowns in their final league match and drew 1-1.

Maritzburg have no suspensions for this match. Winger Jose Ali Meza scored against Sundowns from the bench and could be rewarded with a start.

It could be an otherwise unchanged XI. Goalkeeper King Ndlovu has a knock so Renaldo Leaner will play in goal.

Maritzburg United Predicted Lineup

Leaner; Theron, De Goede, Makume, Cross; Meza, Graham, Palace, Human; Karim, Soukouna.

Casric Stars Form & Team News

Casric Stars had hit a slump at the wrong time. Three successive draws cost them automatic promotion and they lost their opening playoff match.

A 1-1 draw at Pretoria Callies saw them go top of the table. However, a 1-1 home draw against Venda FC and a 2-2 draw at All Stars FC saw them drop to third on the final day.

On Sunday, they lost 1-0 at home to Cape Town Spurs. A 67th minute goal proved the difference in a cagey affair.

Coach Bucs Mthombeni has no suspensions, but forward Keletso Sifama is out injured.

Given Thibedi could be set for a recall in midfield. He would partner the vastly experienced Mumuni Abubakar.