Polokwane City vs Orbit College: match statistics
Polokwane City displays significantly better form and statistics, especially in home matches, where they have not lost a single game this season (43% wins, 57% draws). The hosts boast a positive goal difference (+3) at home and an impressive clean sheet rate (57%). Orbit College is in terrible form, having lost all of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 12 goals in that period. The visitors have a catastrophic away record with an 86% loss rate, conceding an average of 2 goals per match and failing to keep a single clean sheet on the road. The difference in expected goals (xG For: 1.53 vs 1.11) and defensive quality (xG Against: 1.24 vs 1.71) further favors the hosts. Considering all the statistics, a Polokwane City victory is the most likely scenario.
Polokwane City vs Orbit College: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Polokwane City played against Orbit College in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Polokwane City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Orbit College has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Polokwane City scores 0.73 goals per game and allows 0.60. Orbit College scores 0.75 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 1.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Polokwane City's games and 44% of Orbit College's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 56%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Polokwane City has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.12 per game. Polokwane City takes 11.8 shots per game, while Orbit College takes 8.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Polokwane City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.27 goals per game after halftime. Orbit College leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Polokwane City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Orbit College, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.91 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 27% 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 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 significantly better form and statistics, especially in home matches, where they have not lost a single game this season (43% wins, 57% draws). The hosts boast a positive goal difference (+3) at home and an impressive clean sheet rate (57%). Orbit College is in terrible form, having lost all of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 12 goals in that period. The visitors have a catastrophic away record with an 86% loss rate, conceding an average of 2 goals per match and failing to keep a single clean sheet on the road. The difference in expected goals (xG For: 1.53 vs 1.11) and defensive quality (xG Against: 1.24 vs 1.71) further favors the hosts. Considering all the statistics, a Polokwane City victory is the most likely scenario.
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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 | Orbit College | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.28 |
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.
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 192% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.6 goals / game - Polokwane City · 1.75 goals / game - Orbit College
Polokwane City scores in 53% of games (8 of 15 meczów), while Orbit College keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 meczów).
Orbit College scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 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 - Orbit College
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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / game - Polokwane City · 0.88 pts / game - Orbit College
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Orbit College - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -8 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). 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
Orbit College
* 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 | Orbit College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.33 | 1.91 | ▲ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 37% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 27% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 37% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | • 60% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 47% | 68% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Orbit College. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Polokwane City vs Orbit College?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Polokwane City 2:2 Orbit College. 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 Orbit College?
Polokwane City score 0.73 goals per game on average and Orbit College 0.75. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Polokwane City's matches and 44% of Orbit College's.
What form are Polokwane City and Orbit College in?
Over the last 5 games Polokwane City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Orbit College 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Polokwane City vs Orbit College?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Polokwane City vs Orbit College: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.