These sides are both struggling. I see this ending in a draw with Polokwane City keeping a clean sheet as my best bet.
Draw Looks A Safe Bet
- Marumo Gallants have drawn 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- Marumo Gallants have failed to score in 6 of their last 10 matches vs Polokwane City.
- Polokwane City have drawn 5 of their last 7 PSL matches.
Polokwane Hold the Lead
Polokwane City hold a 4-2 lead over Marumo Gallants across 10 clashes with four draws.
The clubs last met in August 2025, when it finished in a 1-1 draw.
Gallants With 13 Losses in their Last 21 Games
Marumo Gallants have lost 13 of their last 21 matches. At home, it’s six draws in the last seven matches.
They drew their final seven fixtures of last season. This season started with a 0-0 home draw vs Kruger United. Gallants lost 3-1 away to Stellenbosch despite having 18 shots after that.
A 2-0 home loss followed to Mamelodi Sundowns. Last time out, they lost 3-2 at home to TS Galaxy with just 0.69 xG produced.
One Win in 10 for Polokwane City
Polokwane scored just 21 goals last season. Their last ten matches have seen just one win.
This term started with a 2-1 win at Richards Bay before a 3-2 extra time loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8. Polokwane came from 2-1 down to draw 3-3 at home to Stellenbosch.
A 2-0 home loss at Sekhukhune United saw 1.79 xG allowed. Their last match saw a 0-0 home draw against Milford as they were outshot 16-7.
Predicted Lineups & News
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1): Mlambo; Lukhele, Rikhotso, Sikakane, Madiba; Ndlondlo, Manaka; Otladisa, Kutumela, Kunene; Etemesi.
New coach Phuti Mohafe faced his former club. Thabiso Kutumela could be handed a first start in attack after assisting a goal from the bench against TS Galaxy.
Kenyan striker Kelvin Etemesi could lead the line after making his debut last time out.
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1): Ngwenya; Mathosi, Nkaki, Mvundlela, Modise; Kambala, Maphangule; Daniels, Mnguni, Philander; Molokwane.
Polokwane are again without key right back Thabang Matuludi. He is yet to play this season as he looks to depart the club.
Goalkeeper Lindokuhle Mathebula is doubtful. Ndamulelo Maphangule is expected to be recalled after being dropped for the last match.