Golden Arrows should be favourites to win this home game against Stellenbosch, if the league table is anything to judge by. Or are we in for a surprise?
- Golden Arrows have the most scored goals in the second half (24) in Premier League
- Stellenbosch is in the worst form (0-4-2)
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Stellenbosch have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1600 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Golden are staying put; they can neither be promoted or relegated this season and are fighting only for positions. Stellenbosch are struggling to avoid relegation.
Golden Arrows form and stats
6 victories, 6 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Golden Arrows have to build on here at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in the Premier League.
No payout for Golden in their previous match, an away game at Kaizer Chiefs that ended in defeat 2-3.
Before that, Golden had a home game versus TS Galaxy which ended with a victory 3-0.The Golden fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 19 in 14 matches. From these home matches, Golden have conceded only 11 goals.
Stellenbosch form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Stellenbosch have produced an overall stat of 3-6-5 so far. The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Stellenbosch, who have now gone eleven games without a victory. The Baroka game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since.
J. L. Mendieta was the last player to score for the away team. Stellenbosch haven't scored a league goal in the last 469 minutes. 350 minutes! That's how long the Stellenbosch goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Stellenbosch delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against TS Galaxy (placed 8th) in their previous match; a Premier League game.
Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Moroka Swallows that ended 0-0.Many goals are not expected from the visiting Stellenbosch as they have only managed to score 13 times from 14 away games in the league. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Stellenbosch have seen the ball go into their own net 16 times on the road. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Stellenbosch - Golden 1-3. Head-to-head totals (for the last three meetings): Golden won one game, one match ended with a draw and Stellenbosch has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / oneTop Goalscorers
  V. Ndwandwe 7 goals | M. Gumede 7 goals |  S. Dimgba 7 goals |
Golden Arrows missing players
Stellenbosch missing players
| Golden Arrows | Stellenbosch | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| 11 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 40 | 19 | 6 | Scored | S | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| 28 | 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 7 | 16 | 32 |
| 86% | 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 83% |
| 72% | 71% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 57% | 62% |
| 38% | 36% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 34% |
| 24% | 14% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 21% | 17% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| 62% | 57% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 52% |
| 34% | 36% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 21% | 28% |
| 17% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 43% | 38% |
| 4.5 | 4.3 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.3 | 7.5 | 8.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 49% | 45% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 57% | 48% |
- Golden Arrows have the most scored goals in the second half (24) in Premier League
- Stellenbosch have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Stellenbosch have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Stellenbosch is in the worst form (0-4-2)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 32 | 64 |
| 2 | AmaZulu | 29 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 53 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 49 |
| 4 | Golden Arrows | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 40 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 46 |
| 5 | SuperSport United | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 36 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 44 |
| 6 | Moroka Swallows | 29 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 30 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 43 |
| 7 | Cape Town City | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 41 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -4 | 36 |
| 9 | Kaizer Chiefs | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 33 | 37 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -4 | 33 |
| 10 | Baroka | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | -8 | 33 |
| 11 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 29 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 34 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -5 | 31 |
| 12 | Tshakhuma | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -16 | 30 |
| 13 | Maritzburg United | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 36 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 29 |
| 14 | Stellenbosch | 29 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 26 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -6 | 28 |
| 15 | Chippa United | 29 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 21 | -13 | 26 |
| 16 | Black Leopards | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 46 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 24 | -24 | 22 |