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
Game details
Polokwane City played against AmaZulu in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Polokwane City has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. AmaZulu has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Polokwane City scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 0.65. AmaZulu scores 1.00 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 1.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Polokwane City's games and 33% of AmaZulu's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 24%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Polokwane City has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.01 per game. Polokwane City takes 11.6 shots per game, while AmaZulu takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Polokwane City leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.30 goals per game after halftime. AmaZulu leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Polokwane City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For AmaZulu, it is minutes 16-30 (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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
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.
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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
| Polokwane City | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Polokwane City · 0.8 pts / game - 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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - Polokwane City · 1 goals / game - AmaZulu
Polokwane City is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.65 goals / game - Polokwane City · 0.9 goals / game - AmaZulu
Polokwane City scores in 55% of games (11 of 20 meczów), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
AmaZulu scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 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 - Polokwane City
Over / Under - AmaZulu
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Polokwane City · 1.43 pts / game - AmaZulu
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 48%. 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 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Polokwane City
AmaZulu
* 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
| Polokwane City | Liga | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.45 | 1.94 | • 1.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 38% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 37% | • 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | • 71% |
^ 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 Polokwane City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against AmaZulu. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 0.80 goals per game on average and AmaZulu 1.00. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Polokwane City's matches and 33% of AmaZulu's.
What form are Polokwane City and AmaZulu in?
Over the last 5 games Polokwane City have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and AmaZulu 1-1-3 (0.80 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.