South Africa - Premier Soccer LeagueData current as of September 13, 2026

Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United: match statistics

135%(3.20)
X35%(2.74)
230%(2.37)

Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched encounter between teams in similar form. Both sides share an identical win percentage at their home grounds (50%), a similar shot conversion rate (13%), and identical ball possession (48%). Golden Arrows show better home form with a +6 goal difference and 50% clean sheets at home, giving them a slight edge. Sekhukhune United occupies a higher league position (3rd place) and has a better overall record, but the recent form of both teams is identical (1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches). Considering the similar xG values, similar average goals per match (2.0 for both), and recent draws in form, the most likely outcome is a points share.

Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Golden Arrows played against Sekhukhune United in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Golden Arrows has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sekhukhune United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Golden Arrows scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.24. Sekhukhune United scores 1.00 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 1.94 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 52% of Golden Arrows's games and 33% of Sekhukhune United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 14%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Sekhukhune United has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.25 per game. Golden Arrows takes 10.5 shots per game, while Sekhukhune United takes 10.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Golden Arrows leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Sekhukhune United leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.67 after halftime.

When the teams score

Golden Arrows's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Sekhukhune United, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Soccer League games average 1.94 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 30% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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

Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched encounter between teams in similar form. Both sides share an identical win percentage at their home grounds (50%), a similar shot conversion rate (13%), and identical ball possession (48%). Golden Arrows show better home form with a +6 goal difference and 50% clean sheets at home, giving them a slight edge. Sekhukhune United occupies a higher league position (3rd place) and has a better overall record, but the recent form of both teams is identical (1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches). Considering the similar xG values, similar average goals per match (2.0 for both), and recent draws in form, the most likely outcome is a points share.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

56Possession (%)44
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
11Shots10
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
4Shots on target3
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1.33xG1.01
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
5Corners0
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
49Dangerous attacks22
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
8Fouls14
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1Cards3
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1.29Goals scored / game1
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1.24Goals allowed / game0.67
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
50%Average possession51%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
3.43Shots on target / game3.62
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.52Shots per game10.9
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
3.43Shots on target3.62
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
12.2%Shot conversion9.2%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
50%Possession51%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1.25xG for1.36
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1.63xG against1.32
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

Shooting quality

Golden Arrows: BalancedSekhukhune United: Balanced
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
Accuracy (shots on target)33%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.380.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Golden Arrows
WDLWD
Season result split
33% W19% D48% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-4-10
1.19 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-2-3
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
WLLDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.25Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Sekhukhune United
WWLDD
Season result split
43% W33% D24% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-7-5
1.62 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-2-3
Last 5 away
2-2-1
DWWLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.18Opponent xG: 1.42BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Golden Arrows is 29% better for: goals scored per game.

1.29 goals / game - Golden Arrows · 1 goals / game - Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United is 85% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.24 goals / game - Golden Arrows · 0.67 goals / game - Sekhukhune United

Golden Arrows scoring profile: strong

Golden Arrows scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Sekhukhune United keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 meczów).

Sekhukhune United scoring profile: strong

Sekhukhune United scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Golden Arrows keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).

27Goals scored (season)21
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
26Goals conceded (season)14
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
2.52Average goals per game1.67
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
6Goals scored (last 5)5
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

How often they score at least...

76%1 goal71%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
33%2 goals19%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
14%3 goals10%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
5%4 goals0%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

How often they concede at least...

71%1 goal52%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
33%2 goals10%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
14%3 goals5%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
5%4 goals0%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

* 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.

33%
Sekhukhune United - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.7 of 21 meczów
38%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time5%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
10%BTTS in both halves0%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
29%Scored in both halves14%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS10%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
60%BTTS - last 540%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time48%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
29%Min. 2 goals before half-time10%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
52%Min. 2 goals after half-time38%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time5%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Golden Arrows - half-time state
24% leading52% draw24% trailing
Sekhukhune United - half-time state
24% leading57% draw19% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.24Points per game (1st half)1.29
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
0.48Goals scored (1st half)0.33
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
0.48Goals conceded (1st half)0.24
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
0.95Average goals (1st half)0.57
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
57%Clean sheet before half-time76%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
57%No goal before half-time71%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

After half-time (2nd half)

1.19Points per game (2nd half)1.52
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
0.81Goals scored (2nd half)0.67
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
0.76Goals conceded (2nd half)0.43
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
1.57Average goals (2nd half)1.1
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
43%Clean sheet after half-time67%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United
38%No goal after half-time43%
Golden ArrowsSekhukhune United

Golden Arrows - second-half results

24% W48% D29% L
26
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.24
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Sekhukhune United - second-half results

33% W52% D14% L
27
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
32
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.29
PPG before half-time
Lead holding179%

Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Golden Arrows - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.40
Goals scored / game0.21.0
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game0.41.6
1 goal40%80%
2 goals0%80%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference0+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Sekhukhune United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.20
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game0.61.2
1 goal60%60%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Golden Arrows
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
5
5
16-30
2
1
31-45
5
4
46-60
5
6
61-75
7
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Sekhukhune United
ScoredConceded
5
1
0-15
1
1
16-30
1
3
31-45
5
1
46-60
4
3
61-75
5
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.10
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
43%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-52%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
54%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Golden Arrows

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.38
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.43
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
118%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
146%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.41
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

Sekhukhune United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.29
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-9.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.36
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.65
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
118%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
61%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.02
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
24% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 24% come in the first quarter-hour.
24%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).

Teams vs league

Golden ArrowsLigaSekhukhune United
Average goals per game 2.521.94 1.67
Both teams scored 52%38% 33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%30% 14%
Clean sheets 29%37% 48%
Goal before half-time 67%60% 48%
Goal after half-time 81%70% 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.94
Average goals per game
38%
Both teams scored
30%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
37%
Clean sheets
1.09
Home goals / game
0.85
Away goals / game
+28%
Home attack advantage
+22%
Home defensive advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
21%
2 goals
1%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Sekhukhune UnitedSubstitutionOn: Olerato MandiOff: Bradley Grobler
  2. Golden ArrowsSubstitutionOn: Sabelo SitholeOff: Sboniso Madonsela
  3. Sekhukhune UnitedYellow cardTrésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba
  4. Sekhukhune UnitedYellow cardThato Khiba
  5. Sekhukhune UnitedSubstitutionOn: Ngoanamello RammalaOff: Vuyo Letlapa
  6. Golden ArrowsYellow cardAyabulela Maxwele
  7. Sekhukhune UnitedYellow cardOlerato Mandi

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.

Jelly ChavaniMatches officiated: 16
3.13Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 244%Home wins31%Draws25%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Golden Arrows's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sekhukhune United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Sekhukhune United
1 : 0
Golden Arrows

FAQ

What was the result of Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United?

The Premier Soccer League match finished Golden Arrows 1:0 Sekhukhune United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United?

Golden Arrows score 1.29 goals per game on average and Sekhukhune United 1.00. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Golden Arrows's matches and 33% of Sekhukhune United's.

What form are Golden Arrows and Sekhukhune United in?

Over the last 5 games Golden Arrows have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sekhukhune United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United?

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.