Magesi vs Polokwane City: match statistics
Analysis of statistics points to a very even meeting between two teams in poor form. Magesi occupies 16th place in the table and has not won any of the last 5 matches, scoring just 1 goal in this period, which testifies to serious offensive problems. Polokwane City ranks higher (7th place), however, their away form is very poor – they lost 50% of matches away and do not score goals in half of such meetings. A key factor is Magesi's advantage in possession (52% vs 42%) and higher xG in home matches (1.75 vs 1.22 xG for visitors away), which suggests potential to create chances. Taking into account the poor form of both teams, low scoring efficiency, and history of draws (Magesi 29% draws at home, Polokwane 41% draws overall), the most probable scenario is a sharing of points in a low-scoring result.
Magesi vs Polokwane City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Magesi played against Polokwane City in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Magesi has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Polokwane City has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Magesi scores 0.65 goals per game and allows 1.41. Polokwane City scores 0.76 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 1.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Magesi's games and 35% of Polokwane City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 24%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Polokwane City has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.38 per game. Magesi takes 11.1 shots per game, while Polokwane City takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Magesi leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Polokwane City leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.24 after halftime.
When the teams score
Magesi's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Polokwane City, it is minutes 31-45+ (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 36% 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
Analysis of statistics points to a very even meeting between two teams in poor form. Magesi occupies 16th place in the table and has not won any of the last 5 matches, scoring just 1 goal in this period, which testifies to serious offensive problems. Polokwane City ranks higher (7th place), however, their away form is very poor – they lost 50% of matches away and do not score goals in half of such meetings. A key factor is Magesi's advantage in possession (52% vs 42%) and higher xG in home matches (1.75 vs 1.22 xG for visitors away), which suggests potential to create chances. Taking into account the poor form of both teams, low scoring efficiency, and history of draws (Magesi 29% draws at home, Polokwane 41% draws overall), the most probable scenario is a sharing of points in a low-scoring result.
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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
| Magesi | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 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 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Magesi · 1.2 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.
Polokwane City is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
0.65 goals / game - Magesi · 0.76 goals / game - Polokwane City
Polokwane City is 117% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Magesi · 0.65 goals / game - Polokwane City
Magesi scores in 53% of games (9 of 17 meczów), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 meczów).
Polokwane City scores in 53% of games (9 of 17 meczów), while Magesi keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 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 - Magesi
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 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / game - Magesi · 1.53 pts / game - Polokwane City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Magesi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 12%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). 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
Magesi
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
| Magesi | Liga | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.06 | 1.94 | ▼ 1.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 37% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 68% | ▼ 47% |
^ 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 Magesi'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 Magesi vs Polokwane City?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Magesi 0:2 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 Magesi vs Polokwane City?
Magesi score 0.65 goals per game on average and Polokwane City 0.76. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Magesi's matches and 35% of Polokwane City's.
What form are Magesi and Polokwane City in?
Over the last 5 games Magesi have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Polokwane City 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Magesi vs Polokwane City?
The statistical background for Magesi vs Polokwane City — 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.