Polokwane City vs AmaZulu: match statistics
Polokwane City displays solid home form with 60% draws and only 10% losses at their stadium, indicating they are difficult to beat for opponents. AmaZulu holds a higher league position (4th place), yet their away form is unconvincing - 40% losses and merely 30% wins on the road. A key factor is the poor goal-scoring efficiency of both teams, averaging 0.9 goals per match, suggesting a low offensive tempo. xG statistics show that AmaZulu struggles to create chances away (0.98 xG), while Polokwane generates more opportunities at home (1.46 xG). Considering both teams' recent form (PPG 1.0 vs 0.8) and the hosts' tendency to draw home matches, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
Polokwane City vs AmaZulu: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Polokwane City played AmaZulu in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Polokwane City: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. AmaZulu: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Polokwane City scores 0.80 and concedes 0.65 goals per match. AmaZulu scores 1.00 and concedes 0.90. League average: 1.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Polokwane City 35%, AmaZulu 33%. Over 2.5: Polokwane City 25%, AmaZulu 24%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 30%.
xG, shots and style
Polokwane City has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.01. Polokwane City: 11.6 shots per match, AmaZulu: 7.8.
Match halves
Polokwane City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.30. AmaZulu: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Polokwane City: 31-45+ (6 goals). AmaZulu: 16-30 (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: 1-0-0. 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
Polokwane City displays solid home form with 60% draws and only 10% losses at their stadium, indicating they are difficult to beat for opponents. AmaZulu holds a higher league position (4th place), yet their away form is unconvincing - 40% losses and merely 30% wins on the road. A key factor is the poor goal-scoring efficiency of both teams, averaging 0.9 goals per match, suggesting a low offensive tempo. xG statistics show that AmaZulu struggles to create chances away (0.98 xG), while Polokwane generates more opportunities at home (1.46 xG). Considering both teams' recent form (PPG 1.0 vs 0.8) and the hosts' tendency to draw home matches, the most probable outcome is a share of the points.
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
| Polokwane City | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Polokwane City · 0.8 pts / match - 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 25% better for: goals scored per match.
0.8 goals / match - Polokwane City · 1 goals / match - AmaZulu
Polokwane City is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.65 goals / match - Polokwane City · 0.9 goals / match - AmaZulu
Polokwane City scores in 55% of matches (11 of 20 matches), while AmaZulu keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
AmaZulu scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 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 - Polokwane City
Over / Under - AmaZulu
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / match - Polokwane City · 1.43 pts / match - AmaZulu
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd 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 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
AmaZulu - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 48%. 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 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Polokwane City
AmaZulu
* 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
| Polokwane City | Liga | AmaZulu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.45 | 1.94 | • 1.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 38% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 37% | • 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | • 71% |
^ 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: Polokwane City 1 - 0 - 0 AmaZulu. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Polokwane City vs AmaZulu?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Polokwane City 0:1 AmaZulu. 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 AmaZulu?
Polokwane City score 0.80 goals per game on average and AmaZulu 1.00. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Polokwane City's matches and 33% of AmaZulu's.
What form are Polokwane City and AmaZulu in?
Over the last 5 games Polokwane City have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and AmaZulu 1-1-3 (0.80 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.