Projected Lineups
Royal Am
G: Z. Ngcobo
D: T. Matlaba
D: L. Manganyi
D: A. Jiyane
D: S. Mabuza
M: M. Mogaila
M: J. Dlamini
M: H. Cele
M: S. Kobedi
A: M. Macuphu
A: M. Thikazi
Golden Arrows
G: I. Watenga
D: G. Shitolo
D: T. Mantshiyane
D: B. Cross
D: B. Theron
M: V. Ndwandwe
M: L. Dube
M: N. Sibiya
M: T. Tlolane
A: A. Van Rooi
A: R. Moon
On Tuesday, November 7, the highly-anticipated Premier League matchup between Royal AM and Golden Arrows will take place at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, KN. Despite the misty and mild conditions forecasted at 60 degrees (F), both teams are determined to secure the three points and build on their last matchup, ending with Real Kings ahead in a 1-2 win back in February 04. Don't miss out on this thrilling game, kicking off at 17:30 (UTC)!
Royal AM have had a challenging run of form at Harry Gwala Stadium of late, having lost 2 and drawn 1 of their last 5 home matches. With only 2 goals in their last 5 home games, Royal AM have found the back of the net with difficulty. Their most recent result was a 1 - 3 loss against SuperSport United, with Z. Mkhize finding a consolation goal in the match. Nonetheless, the team come into this game with a healthy squad; S. Cele has seen a bright return to form, having scored 2 goals this tournament, while Z. Ngcobo has been on fine form between the sticks with 2 clean sheets from 4 matches.
Golden Arrows are currently in excellent form on the road, having won 4 and drawn 0 in their last 5 matches. They have consistently found the back of the net too, bagging 8 goals in their last 5 matches away from home. With a healthy and strong squad available to them, the away team will enter this game with optimism, sitting in 3rd place in the standings with 20 points accrued from 9 matches; 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Yesterday's standout match-winner against Kaizer Chiefs at home was K. Mutizwa - his two goals leading Golden Arrows to a 2-1 victory.
Recent contests between Royal AM and Golden Arrows have resulted in 2 victories for the former, 2 even-scores, and zero triumphs for the latter. The past 4 meetings have yielded an average of 2.75 goals per game, which leaves the rest of us eagerly anticipating high-energy, exciting matches in the near future.
A win for Golden Arrows could propel them all the way to the CAF Champions League spot, allowing them to enjoy the competitive advantage of being at the top of the table next season. This win would thrust the home side into a position of motivation, and is therefore a goal to be sought after and achieved.
Prediction
Market: Over / Under 3.5 Goals
Prediction: Over