Magesi vs Polokwane City: match statistics
Analysis of statistics points to a very even meeting between two teams in poor form. Magesi occupies 16th place in the table and has not won any of the last 5 matches, scoring just 1 goal in this period, which testifies to serious offensive problems. Polokwane City ranks higher (7th place), however, their away form is very poor – they lost 50% of matches away and do not score goals in half of such meetings. A key factor is Magesi's advantage in possession (52% vs 42%) and higher xG in home matches (1.75 vs 1.22 xG for visitors away), which suggests potential to create chances. Taking into account the poor form of both teams, low scoring efficiency, and history of draws (Magesi 29% draws at home, Polokwane 41% draws overall), the most probable scenario is a sharing of points in a low-scoring result.
Magesi vs Polokwane City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Magesi played Polokwane City in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Magesi: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Polokwane City: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Magesi scores 0.65 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Polokwane City scores 0.76 and concedes 0.65. League average: 1.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Magesi 47%, Polokwane City 35%. Over 2.5: Magesi 29%, Polokwane City 24%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Polokwane City has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.38. Magesi: 11.1 shots per match, Polokwane City: 11.9.
Match halves
Magesi: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.29. Polokwane City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.24.
Goals by minute
Magesi: 16-30 (3 goals). Polokwane City: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 1.94 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, 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
Analysis of statistics points to a very even meeting between two teams in poor form. Magesi occupies 16th place in the table and has not won any of the last 5 matches, scoring just 1 goal in this period, which testifies to serious offensive problems. Polokwane City ranks higher (7th place), however, their away form is very poor – they lost 50% of matches away and do not score goals in half of such meetings. A key factor is Magesi's advantage in possession (52% vs 42%) and higher xG in home matches (1.75 vs 1.22 xG for visitors away), which suggests potential to create chances. Taking into account the poor form of both teams, low scoring efficiency, and history of draws (Magesi 29% draws at home, Polokwane 41% draws overall), the most probable scenario is a sharing of points in a low-scoring result.
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
| Magesi | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.26 |
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.
Polokwane City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Magesi · 1.2 pts / match - Polokwane City
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 17% better for: goals scored per match.
0.65 goals / match - Magesi · 0.76 goals / match - Polokwane City
Polokwane City is 117% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Magesi · 0.65 goals / match - Polokwane City
Magesi scores in 53% of matches (9 of 17 matches), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 matches).
Polokwane City scores in 53% of matches (9 of 17 matches), while Magesi keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 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 - Magesi
Over / Under - Polokwane City
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.
Polokwane City is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / match - Magesi · 1.53 pts / match - Polokwane City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Magesi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 12%. 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.
Polokwane City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. 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 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Magesi
Polokwane City
* 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
| Magesi | Liga | Polokwane City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.06 | 1.94 | ▼ 1.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 36% | • 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 37% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 68% | ▼ 47% |
^ 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: Magesi 0 - 1 - 0 Polokwane City. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Magesi vs Polokwane City?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Magesi 0:2 Polokwane City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Magesi vs Polokwane City?
Magesi score 0.65 goals per game on average and Polokwane City 0.76. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Magesi's matches and 35% of Polokwane City's.
What form are Magesi and Polokwane City in?
Over the last 5 games Magesi have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Polokwane City 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Magesi vs Polokwane City?
The statistical background for Magesi vs Polokwane City — 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.