Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, University of Pretoria in 7th and Free State Stars in 9th place.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
University of Pretoria form and stats
University of Pretoria have played 8 Gladafrica Championship games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-2-2 (wins-draws-losses).
The fans are hoping that University of Pretoria will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-4 away loss in the Gladafrica Championship game against Mbombela United (placed 13th). Before that, University of Pretoria drew at home versus JDR Stars.
University of Pretoria were outplayed and humiliated in their previous game, as mentioned in the paragraph above. They will need to reinstall their confidence before this one.
The University of Pretoria fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 8 league matches. University of Pretoria's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Free State Stars form and stats
Playing away, Free State Stars have won 3 games, drawn 1 and suffered 4 defeats in the Gladafrica Championship this season. Free State Stars has recorded two wins in a row in their away matches and hold legitimate hopes of a third one.
Free State Stars won their last game, 3-1 versus Uthongathi played at home. That result followed a home victory 3-1 versus Richards Bay.
Free State Stars find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 10 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. Free State Stars have conceded 10 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Free State Stars - University of Pretoria 1-1. University of Pretoria-Free State Stars H2H statistics last nine meetings regardless of arena: University of Pretoria 1 win, Free State Stars 2 wins, 6 draws. 2 of these nine matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).University of Pretoria missing players
Free State Stars missing players
| University of Pretoria | Free State Stars | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 27 | 14 | 1 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 22 |
| 28 | 11 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 82% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 76% |
| 65% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 38% | 35% |
| 41% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 24% |
| 24% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 71% | 62% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 25% | 47% |
| 18% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 38% | 29% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 38% | 29% |
| 5.4 | 7.1 | 4 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 7 | 6.2 | 3.5 |
| 4.3 | 4 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 3 | 2.1 |
| 1.8 | 1.4 | 4 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 136 | 95 | 10 | Total Shots | T S | 26 | 74 | 88 |
| 58 | 43 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 11 | 37 | 42 |
| 38% | 30% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 27% | 27% | 50% |
- Free State Stars has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (7)
- Free State Stars have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Free State Stars have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded away.
- Free State Stars have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Free State Stars haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- University of Pretoria has the most conceded goals in the first half (16)
- University of Pretoria has the most points from losing position (15)
- University of Pretoria have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- University of Pretoria haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ajax Cape Town | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 32 |
| 2 | Uthongathi | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| 3 | Steenberg United | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 29 |
| 4 | Real Kings | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| 5 | Moroka Swallows | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 27 |
| 6 | Tshakhuma | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 26 |
| 7 | University of Pretoria | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -1 | 25 |
| 8 | JDR Stars | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 24 |
| 9 | Free State Stars | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 24 |
| 10 | TS Galaxy | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 20 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 20 |
| 12 | Cape Umoya United | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -4 | 18 |
| 13 | Mbombela United | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 | TS Sporting | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -7 | 15 |
| 15 | Jomo Cosmos | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -11 | 13 |
| 16 | Royal Eagles | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 18 | -12 | 13 |