Polokwane City vs AmaZulu: match statistics
Polokwane City displays solid home form with 60% draws and only 10% losses at their stadium, indicating they are difficult to beat for opponents. AmaZulu holds a higher league position (4th place), yet their away form is unconvincing - 40% losses and merely 30% wins on the road. A key factor is the poor goal-scoring efficiency of both teams, averaging 0.9 goals per match, suggesting a low offensive tempo. xG statistics show that AmaZulu struggles to create chances away (0.98 xG), while Polokwane generates more opportunities at home (1.46 xG). Considering both teams' recent form (PPG 1.0 vs 0.8) and the hosts' tendency to draw home matches, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
Polokwane City vs AmaZulu: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Polokwane City play AmaZulu in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match date is 21 March 2026 at 14:30. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Polokwane City: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. AmaZulu: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Polokwane City scores 0.70 and concedes 0.70 goals per match. AmaZulu scores 1.07 and concedes 0.93. League average: 2.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Polokwane City 33%, AmaZulu 37%. Over 2.5: Polokwane City 23%, AmaZulu 27%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 30%.
xG, shots and style
Polokwane City has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.04. Polokwane City: 11.8 shots per match, AmaZulu: 7.7.
Match halves
Polokwane City: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.30. AmaZulu: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Polokwane City: 31-45+ (7 goals). AmaZulu: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 2.02 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 30%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Polokwane City displays solid home form with 60% draws and only 10% losses at their stadium, indicating they are difficult to beat for opponents. AmaZulu holds a higher league position (4th place), yet their away form is unconvincing - 40% losses and merely 30% wins on the road. A key factor is the poor goal-scoring efficiency of both teams, averaging 0.9 goals per match, suggesting a low offensive tempo. xG statistics show that AmaZulu struggles to create chances away (0.98 xG), while Polokwane generates more opportunities at home (1.46 xG). Considering both teams' recent form (PPG 1.0 vs 0.8) and the hosts' tendency to draw home matches, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Polokwane City | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
AmaZulu is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Polokwane City · 1.6 pts / match - 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 53% better for: goals scored per match.
0.7 goals / match - Polokwane City · 1.07 goals / match - AmaZulu
Polokwane City is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.7 goals / match - Polokwane City · 0.93 goals / match - AmaZulu
Polokwane City scores in 50% of matches (15 of 30 matches), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 matches).
AmaZulu scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Polokwane City
Over / Under — AmaZulu
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Polokwane City
AmaZulu
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Polokwane City | Liga | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.40 | 2.02 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 39% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 37% | • 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Polokwane City 1 - 0 - 0 AmaZulu. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Polokwane City vs AmaZulu?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Polokwane City 0:1 AmaZulu. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Polokwane City vs AmaZulu?
Polokwane City score 0.70 goals per game on average and AmaZulu 1.07. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Polokwane City's matches and 37% of AmaZulu's.
What form are Polokwane City and AmaZulu in?
Over the last 5 games Polokwane City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and AmaZulu 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Polokwane City vs AmaZulu?
The statistical background for Polokwane 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.