Durban City vs AmaZulu: match statistics
Durban City vs AmaZulu: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Durban City played against AmaZulu in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on October 13, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Durban City has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. AmaZulu has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Durban City scores 0.57 goals per game and allows 0.71. AmaZulu scores 1.43 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.28 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Durban City's games and 43% of AmaZulu's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 29%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 33% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Durban City has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.15 per game. Durban City takes 12.1 shots per game, while AmaZulu takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Durban City leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. AmaZulu leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Durban City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For AmaZulu, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 2.28 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 33% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
AmaZulu sit 3rd in the table and have won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Durban City are 10th and have recorded 2 wins over the same period. The visitors have also won 3 of their 4 away matches, whereas the hosts have drawn all 3 of their games at home so far. AmaZulu’s finishing is a key advantage: they average 1.5 goals from 9.25 shots per match on the road, while Durban score just 0.33 goals at home despite averaging 18.33 shots and an xG of 2.06. The hosts’ chances are bolstered by a defense that concedes an average of 0.33 goals at home, particularly as AmaZulu allow their opponents to generate 1.49 xG away from home. However, the visitors’ superior form and finishing point to an AmaZulu win, although Durban City’s run of home draws means a share of the points remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS occurred in 33% of Durban City's home matches and 50% of AmaZulu's away matches, while the rate was 40% in each team's last 5 games. The hosts kept a clean sheet in 67% of their home matches and conceded an average of just 0.33 goals, providing the strongest argument that AmaZulu may fail to score. On the other hand, both teams scored in every match across the samples considered, and the home and away sides' xG stands at 1.17 and 1.15, respectively, so a scenario with goals at both ends cannot be ruled out. Even so, the low BTTS frequency and Durban City's solid defensive record lend slightly stronger support to BTTS - No, meaning at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals: all of Durban City's home matches to date and 75% of AmaZulu's away matches have finished below this line. Durban City concede an average of just 0.33 goals at home, limiting the visitors' scoring potential despite their average of 1.5 goals scored away. Over their last five matches, the hosts averaged 0.8 goals scored and the visitors 1.6; the 2.5-goal line was surpassed in 20% and 40% of those matches, respectively. The projected total of 2.30 goals is close to the league average of 2.28, making the 3.5 line a safer option than 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Durban City led at the break in 2 of their 3 home matches and averaged 1.33 goals in the first half, while AmaZulu scored just 0.25 goals on average in the first halves of their away matches. The hosts have yet to concede after half-time in those 3 games, which supports the prospect of them holding on to any lead through to full-time. The 1/1 HT/FT outcome is therefore the most likely, although the edge is not clear-cut: AmaZulu have won 4 of their last 5 matches and average 1.25 goals in the second half away from home. In addition, Durban City’s average xG against at home is 1.93, so their defensive efficiency to date may be difficult to sustain. These caveats increase the likelihood of scenarios in which the visitors stage a turnaround, but they do not outweigh the hosts’ results across both halves at home.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Durban City | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.13 | 0.50 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AmaZulu is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Durban City · 2.4 pts / game - AmaZulu
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AmaZulu is 151% better for: goals scored per game.
0.57 goals / game - Durban City · 1.43 goals / game - AmaZulu
Durban City is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Durban City · 1 goals / game - AmaZulu
Durban City scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 games), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 games).
AmaZulu scores in 100% of games (7 of 7 games), while Durban City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Durban City
Over / Under - AmaZulu
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AmaZulu is 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Durban City · 1.71 pts / game - AmaZulu
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Durban City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Durban City
AmaZulu
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).
Teams vs league
| Durban City | Liga | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.29 | 2.28 | ▲ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 44% | • 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 33% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 36% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | • 57% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▼ 43% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Durban City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against AmaZulu. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Durban City vs AmaZulu?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Durban City 1:2 AmaZulu. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Durban City and AmaZulu?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Durban City won 0, AmaZulu won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Durban City vs AmaZulu?
Durban City score 0.57 goals per game on average and AmaZulu 1.43. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Durban City's matches and 43% of AmaZulu's.
What form are Durban City and AmaZulu in?
Over the last 5 games Durban City have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and AmaZulu 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Durban City vs AmaZulu?
The statistical background for Durban City vs AmaZulu — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.