There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Gladafrica Championship table so far. Here's the University of Pretoria - Tshakhuma latest:
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
University of Pretoria form and stats
University of Pretoria have collected 15 points from their Gladafrica Championship home games so far after 4-3-2. Two draws in a row at home now for University of Pretoria.
University of Pretoria manager Z. Dlangalala and his team return home after a 0-0 draw away versus TS Sporting (placed 13th) in the Gladafrica Championship. Before that, University of Pretoria drew at home versus Free State Stars.
A decent goal production from University of Pretoria in their home games so far, with 15 goals from 9 league matches. University of Pretoria's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 12 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Tshakhuma form and stats
There's been little loot from Tshakhuma's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 9 away games in the Gladafrica Championship. Tshakhuma only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 2 draws. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Tshakhuma have lost on their last two travels.
Tshakhuma play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Richards Bay (placed 11th). That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Mbombela United.
Tshakhuma are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 9 away goals from 9 games (in the league). As opposed to that, Tshakhuma have seen the ball go into their own net 13 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Tshakhuma - University of Pretoria 2-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last four meetings between the teams: University of Pretoria won 1, Tshakhuma won 3 and 0 draws. 2 games with over 2,5 goals, 2 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
 P. Bhengu 7 goals | O. Ononogbu 5 goals |
University of Pretoria missing players
Tshakhuma missing players
| University of Pretoria | Tshakhuma | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 9 | 19 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 28 | 15 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 27 |
| 29 | 12 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 13 | 20 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 89% |
| 79% | 78% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 74% |
| 58% | 44% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 44% | 47% |
| 37% | 44% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 26% |
| 21% | 22% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 11% | 11% |
| 68% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 56% | 53% |
| 21% | 22% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 26% |
| 16% | 11% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 44% | 32% |
| 5 | 6.3 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 4 | 3.6 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| 1.7 | 1.2 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 136 | 95 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 22 | 150 |
| 58 | 43 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 11 | 63 |
| 40% | 33% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 27% | 32% |
- University of Pretoria has the most conceded goals in the first half (17)
- 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 at home.
| 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 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 38 |
| 2 | Uthongathi | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 35 |
| 3 | Steenberg United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 32 |
| 4 | Moroka Swallows | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
| 5 | JDR Stars | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 | Tshakhuma | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 29 |
| 7 | Real Kings | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 28 |
| 8 | University of Pretoria | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -1 | 27 |
| 9 | Free State Stars | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 26 |
| 10 | Cape Umoya United | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 23 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 22 |
| 13 | TS Sporting | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -7 | 19 |
| 14 | Mbombela United | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -2 | 18 |
| 15 | Jomo Cosmos | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | -13 | 16 |
| 16 | Royal Eagles | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 38 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 18 | -16 | 13 |