Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: match statistics
Golden Arrows show impressive home form with a 56% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +6 at their own stadium. The hosts have won three of their last four home matches, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding just 0.67 per match. Stellenbosch have a poorer away record - only 33% wins and 44% of matches without scoring a goal, with an average of just 0.78 goals scored away. Both teams have identical form in their last five matches (1.6 points per game); however, Golden Arrows' home advantage and the visitors' scoring issues favor a home win. Nevertheless, the similar xG statistics of both teams and Stellenbosch's high draw percentage away (33%) suggest that the match could be close, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Golden Arrows played against Stellenbosch in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Golden Arrows has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Stellenbosch has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Golden Arrows scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.25. Stellenbosch scores 0.80 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 1.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Golden Arrows's games and 40% of Stellenbosch's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 25%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stellenbosch has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.28 per game. Golden Arrows takes 10.8 shots per game, while Stellenbosch takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Golden Arrows leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Stellenbosch leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Golden Arrows's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Stellenbosch, it is minutes 46-60 (6 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 7.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Golden Arrows show impressive home form with a 56% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +6 at their own stadium. The hosts have won three of their last four home matches, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding just 0.67 per match. Stellenbosch have a poorer away record - only 33% wins and 44% of matches without scoring a goal, with an average of just 0.78 goals scored away. Both teams have identical form in their last five matches (1.6 points per game); however, Golden Arrows' home advantage and the visitors' scoring issues favor a home win. Nevertheless, the similar xG statistics of both teams and Stellenbosch's high draw percentage away (33%) suggest that the match could be close, hence a significant probability of a draw.
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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
| Golden Arrows | Stellenbosch | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.25 |
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.
Stellenbosch is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Golden Arrows · 1.8 pts / game - Stellenbosch
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.
Golden Arrows is 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Golden Arrows · 0.8 goals / game - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Golden Arrows · 1.05 goals / game - Stellenbosch
Golden Arrows scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Stellenbosch keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).
Stellenbosch scores in 55% of games (11 of 20 meczów), while Golden Arrows keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 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 - Golden Arrows
Over / Under - Stellenbosch
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.
Golden Arrows is 92% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Golden Arrows · 0.65 pts / game - Stellenbosch
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Golden Arrows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stellenbosch - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Golden Arrows
Stellenbosch
* 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
| Golden Arrows | Liga | Stellenbosch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.55 | 1.94 | • 1.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 38% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 30% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 37% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 60% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▼ 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
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 Golden Arrows's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Stellenbosch. Games average 7.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Golden Arrows 1:1 Stellenbosch. 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 Stellenbosch?
Golden Arrows score 1.30 goals per game on average and Stellenbosch 0.80. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Golden Arrows's matches and 40% of Stellenbosch's.
What form are Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch in?
Over the last 5 games Golden Arrows have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stellenbosch 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.