Durban City vs Polokwane City: match statistics
Durban City demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 57% win rate and a positive goal difference of +3 at home. The hosts score an average of 1.14 goals per home match with an xG of 1.39, indicating their offensive potential is undervalued. Polokwane City has only a 43% win rate in away matches and a neutral goal difference, scoring just 0.71 goals on average on the road with 43% of matches ending without a goal scored. Durban City also maintains better form in the last five home matches as well as higher shot efficiency. Given the hosts' advantage at their own stadium and the visitors' weaker offense on the road, a Durban City victory is the most probable outcome, though the even level of both teams in the table justifies considering the possibility of a draw.
Durban City vs Polokwane City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Durban City played against Polokwane City in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Durban City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Polokwane City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Durban City scores 0.93 goals per game and allows 0.73. Polokwane City scores 0.79 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Durban City's games and 36% of Polokwane City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 21%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Polokwane City has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.25 per game. Durban City takes 11.0 shots per game, while Polokwane City takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Durban City leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Polokwane City leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Durban City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Polokwane City, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Durban City demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 57% win rate and a positive goal difference of +3 at home. The hosts score an average of 1.14 goals per home match with an xG of 1.39, indicating their offensive potential is undervalued. Polokwane City has only a 43% win rate in away matches and a neutral goal difference, scoring just 0.71 goals on average on the road with 43% of matches ending without a goal scored. Durban City also maintains better form in the last five home matches as well as higher shot efficiency. Given the hosts' advantage at their own stadium and the visitors' weaker offense on the road, a Durban City victory is the most probable outcome, though the even level of both teams in the table justifies considering the possibility of a draw.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.26 |
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.
Polokwane City is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Durban City · 1.6 pts / game - Polokwane City
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.
Durban City is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
0.93 goals / game - Durban City · 0.79 goals / game - Polokwane City
Polokwane City is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.73 goals / game - Durban City · 0.57 goals / game - Polokwane City
Durban City scores in 53% of games (8 of 15 meczów), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 meczów).
Polokwane City scores in 57% of games (8 of 14 meczów), while Durban City keeps a clean sheet in 53% (8 of 15 meczów).
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 - Polokwane City
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.
Polokwane City is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Durban City · 1.57 pts / game - Polokwane City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Durban City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 43%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Polokwane City
* 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 | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 1.92 | ▼ 1.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 38% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 37% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 61% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | • 67% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Durban City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Polokwane City. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Durban City vs Polokwane City?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Durban City 1:0 Polokwane City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Durban City vs Polokwane City?
Durban City score 0.93 goals per game on average and Polokwane City 0.79. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Durban City's matches and 36% of Polokwane City's.
What form are Durban City and Polokwane City in?
Over the last 5 games Durban City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Polokwane City 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Durban City vs Polokwane City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.