Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: match statistics
Golden Arrows show impressive home form with a 56% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +6 at their own stadium. The hosts have won three of their last four home matches, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding just 0.67 per match. Stellenbosch have a poorer away record - only 33% wins and 44% of matches without scoring a goal, with an average of just 0.78 goals scored away. Both teams have identical form in their last five matches (1.6 points per game); however, Golden Arrows' home advantage and the visitors' scoring issues favor a home win. Nevertheless, the similar xG statistics of both teams and Stellenbosch's high draw percentage away (33%) suggest that the match could be close, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Golden Arrows played Stellenbosch in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 18 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Golden Arrows: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Stellenbosch: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Golden Arrows scores 1.30 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Stellenbosch scores 0.80 and concedes 1.05. League average: 1.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Golden Arrows 50%, Stellenbosch 40%. Over 2.5: Golden Arrows 55%, Stellenbosch 25%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 30%.
xG, shots and style
Stellenbosch has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.28. Golden Arrows: 10.8 shots per match, Stellenbosch: 10.2.
Match halves
Golden Arrows: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.80. Stellenbosch: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Golden Arrows: 76-90+ (6 goals). Stellenbosch: 46-60 (6 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 7.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Golden Arrows show impressive home form with a 56% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +6 at their own stadium. The hosts have won three of their last four home matches, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding just 0.67 per match. Stellenbosch have a poorer away record - only 33% wins and 44% of matches without scoring a goal, with an average of just 0.78 goals scored away. Both teams have identical form in their last five matches (1.6 points per game); however, Golden Arrows' home advantage and the visitors' scoring issues favor a home win. Nevertheless, the similar xG statistics of both teams and Stellenbosch's high draw percentage away (33%) suggest that the match could be close, hence a significant probability of a draw.
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 | Stellenbosch | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.25 |
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.
Stellenbosch is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Golden Arrows · 1.8 pts / match - Stellenbosch
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 63% better for: goals scored per match.
1.3 goals / match - Golden Arrows · 0.8 goals / match - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Golden Arrows · 1.05 goals / match - Stellenbosch
Golden Arrows scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Stellenbosch keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 matches).
Stellenbosch scores in 55% of matches (11 of 20 matches), while Golden Arrows keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 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 - Stellenbosch
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.
Golden Arrows is 92% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Golden Arrows · 0.65 pts / match - Stellenbosch
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Golden Arrows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 35%. 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.
Stellenbosch - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Stellenbosch
* 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 | Stellenbosch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.55 | 1.94 | • 1.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 38% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 30% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 37% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 60% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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 Stellenbosch. Average goals 7.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Golden Arrows 1:1 Stellenbosch. 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 Stellenbosch?
Golden Arrows score 1.30 goals per game on average and Stellenbosch 0.80. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Golden Arrows's matches and 40% of Stellenbosch's.
What form are Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch in?
Over the last 5 games Golden Arrows have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stellenbosch 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.