Maritzburg United vs Stellenbosch: PSL live scores, kick-off time, prediction and preview
Maritzburg United have not lost a Friday night Harry Gwala Stadium game since 2017 and will be looking to keep up that remarkable run as they host Stellenbosch this weekend.
Eric Tinkler’s team head into this game off the back of a 3-2 Nedbank Cup defeat to Bloemfontein Celtic and they will be eager to bounce back.
Their last league game was a 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs, so this is a team that is capable of anything on their day.
Stellenbosch have also proven themselves to be capable of the unexpected. A tremendous run of form in 2020 has propelled them into the race for top eight spots in their first top flight season.
“One can see the signs of the team developing and growing into a solid football team. That is our target,” coach Steve Barker was quoted as saying by SowetanLIVE.
“If we just keep on doing the things that we are doing, the log table will take care of itself.”
Stellies have had two weeks to prepare for this game after beating SuperSport United 1-0 at home on Valentine’s Day.
Kick-off time and prediction
Kick-off time: 28 February, 20:00
Prediction: There is little to separate these teams on paper and they are both in tremendous form. A draw is our predicted outcome.
Bookies rate Maritzburg as the favourites with a 53% chance of winning. They usually win 67% of games at these odds. Stellenbosch have been given a 24% chance of success and usually win 40% of fixtures under such circumstances.
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