Polokwane City vs AmaZulu: match statistics
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Polokwane City vs AmaZulu: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Polokwane City plays AmaZulu in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Recent form
Polokwane City has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. AmaZulu has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Polokwane City scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.50. AmaZulu scores 1.50 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Polokwane City's games and 50% of AmaZulu's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 33%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 36% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Polokwane City has the higher season xG average, 1.15 to 1.12 per game. Polokwane City takes 9.2 shots per game, while AmaZulu takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Polokwane City leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. AmaZulu leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Polokwane City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For AmaZulu, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 36% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.53 |
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.
AmaZulu is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Polokwane City · 2 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 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Polokwane City · 1.5 goals / game - AmaZulu
AmaZulu is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Polokwane City · 1.17 goals / game - AmaZulu
Polokwane City scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
AmaZulu scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
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.
AmaZulu is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Polokwane City · 1.5 pts / game - AmaZulu
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. 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 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). 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
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 | ▲ 2.83 | 2.36 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 36% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Polokwane City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against AmaZulu. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Polokwane City and AmaZulu play?
Polokwane City face AmaZulu on September 19, 2026 in Premier Soccer League at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Polokwane City and AmaZulu?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Polokwane City won 1, AmaZulu won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Polokwane City vs AmaZulu?
Polokwane City score 1.33 goals per game on average and AmaZulu 1.50. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 36% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Polokwane City's matches and 50% of AmaZulu's.
What form are Polokwane City and AmaZulu in?
Over the last 5 games Polokwane City have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and AmaZulu 3-1-1 (2.00 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.