Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched encounter between teams in similar form. Both sides share an identical win percentage at their home grounds (50%), a similar shot conversion rate (13%), and identical ball possession (48%). Golden Arrows show better home form with a +6 goal difference and 50% clean sheets at home, giving them a slight edge. Sekhukhune United occupies a higher league position (3rd place) and has a better overall record, but the recent form of both teams is identical (1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches). Considering the similar xG values, similar average goals per match (2.0 for both), and recent draws in form, the most likely outcome is a points share.
Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Golden Arrows played Sekhukhune United in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Golden Arrows: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Sekhukhune United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Golden Arrows scores 1.29 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Sekhukhune United scores 1.00 and concedes 0.67. League average: 1.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Golden Arrows 52%, Sekhukhune United 33%. Over 2.5: Golden Arrows 52%, Sekhukhune United 14%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 30%.
xG, shots and style
Sekhukhune United has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.25. Golden Arrows: 10.5 shots per match, Sekhukhune United: 10.9.
Match halves
Golden Arrows: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.81. Sekhukhune United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Golden Arrows: 76-90+ (7 goals). Sekhukhune United: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 1.94 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 30%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched encounter between teams in similar form. Both sides share an identical win percentage at their home grounds (50%), a similar shot conversion rate (13%), and identical ball possession (48%). Golden Arrows show better home form with a +6 goal difference and 50% clean sheets at home, giving them a slight edge. Sekhukhune United occupies a higher league position (3rd place) and has a better overall record, but the recent form of both teams is identical (1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches). Considering the similar xG values, similar average goals per match (2.0 for both), and recent draws in form, the most likely outcome is a points share.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Golden Arrows | Sekhukhune United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Golden Arrows is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Golden Arrows · 1 goals / match - Sekhukhune United
Sekhukhune United is 85% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - Golden Arrows · 0.67 goals / match - Sekhukhune United
Golden Arrows scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Sekhukhune United keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 matches).
Sekhukhune United scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Golden Arrows keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Golden Arrows
Over / Under - Sekhukhune United
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)
Golden Arrows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 33%. 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.
Sekhukhune United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Golden Arrows
Sekhukhune United
* 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
| Golden Arrows | Liga | Sekhukhune United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.52 | 1.94 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 38% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 30% | ▼ 14% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 37% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 60% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Golden Arrows 0 - 0 - 1 Sekhukhune United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Golden Arrows 1:0 Sekhukhune United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United?
Golden Arrows score 1.29 goals per game on average and Sekhukhune United 1.00. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Golden Arrows's matches and 33% of Sekhukhune United's.
What form are Golden Arrows and Sekhukhune United in?
Over the last 5 games Golden Arrows have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sekhukhune United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.