Our Polokwane City vs Cape Town City Prediction: 1-0
Polokwane City vs Cape Town City in the South Africa Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 17, 2025. Polokwane City’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City.
This Polokwane City vs Cape Town City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Polokwane City's Last Match – Amazulu vs Polokwane City
Determined to get back to winning ways, Polokwane City must win after their 1-1 South Africa Premier draw against Amazulu on May 2. In that match, Polokwane City controlled 47% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazulu | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.46 | 84 |
 Polokwane City | 47% | 0 (5) | 1.58 | 67 |
Cape Town City's Last Match – Cape Town City vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Cape Town City will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 South Africa Premier setback against Mamelodi Sundowns on May 3. In that match, Cape Town City saw 33% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cape Town City | 33% | 0 (2) | 0.16 | 51 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 67% | 0 (5) | 1.99 | 61 |
Polokwane City vs Cape Town City Stats
Key Stats
| Polokwane City | Cape Town City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.23 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 0.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Polokwane City are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cape Town City average 0.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Polokwane City 6-11
Cape Town City 3-13
What are the odds for this match?
Polokwane City to win: @2.45
Draw: @2.9
Cape Town City to win: @2.9
Lineups
Polokwane City: Thato Letshedi, Lebohang Petrus Nkaki, Bulelani Nikani, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Oswin Appollis, Brian Bwire, Manuel Kambala, Langelihle Ndlovu, Nyakala Raphadu, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Surprise Semangele Manthosi
Cape Town City: Darren Keet, Jaedin Rhodes, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Darwin Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, Fortune Makaringe, Tshegofatso Nyama, Amadou Soukouna, Thulani Serero, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Aprocious Petrus, Lorenzo Gordinho
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