National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Stellenbosch or Moroka Swallows that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Moroka Swallows, who are travelling more than 1300 kilometers to play this game.
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.
Stellenbosch form and stats
Last season their Nedbank Cup adventure ended in the round of 32.3 victories, 3 draws and 4 defeats. That’s what Stellenbosch have to build on here at Athlone Stadium in the Premier League.
A good away victory last time out for Stellenbosch, who won 2-1 against Chippa United. Some amazing scenes last match, when Rayners scored the winning goal two minutes into stoppage time.
Before that game, the 3-2 home victory against Cape Town City.Stellenbosch are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 14 goals in 10 games. Stellenbosch's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 14 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Moroka Swallows form and stats
Last season their Nedbank Cup adventure ended in the round of 16.There's been little loot from Moroka Swallows's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 9 away games in the Premier League. Moroka Swallows only have 0 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 4 draws.
208 minutes! That's how long the Moroka Swallows goalkeeper Jody February and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Moroka Swallows won their last game, 1-0 versus Richards Bay played at home.
Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against SuperSport United in the Premier League.Swallows are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed {2 goals} from 9 away games. 11 goals have been conceded by Moroka Swallows in these games.
Head 2 Head
Stellenbosch have pulled off a streak of 5 consecutive matches without losing (1-4-0) when playing Moroka Swallows.Top Goalscorers
  J. Mendieta 5 goals | D. Titus 4 goals | S. Mngomezulu 4 goals |
Stellenbosch missing players
Moroka Swallows missing players
| Stellenbosch | Moroka Swallows | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 7 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Drew | D | 6 | 9 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 28 | 17 | Scored | S | 5 | 22 | ||
| 29 | 16 | Conceded | C | 15 | 26 | ||
| 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 76% | ||
| 76% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 56% | ||
| 40% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 36% | ||
| 16% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 16% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 60% | 69% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 40% | ||
| 28% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 44% | ||
| 3.9 | 4.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.7 | 4.4 | ||
| 3.2 | 3.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.9 | 5.2 | ||
| 1.3 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 7.8 | 8.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 8.9 | ||
| 3.4 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.4 | 3 | ||
| 33% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 15% | 29% | ||
| 8.3 | 6.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.2 | 8.5 | ||
| 3.6 | 3.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 32 | 55 |
| 2 | SuperSport United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 32 |
| 3 | Richards Bay | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 31 |
| 4 | Orlando Pirates | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 28 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -1 | 28 |
| 6 | AmaZulu | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 24 |
| 7 | Sekhukhune United | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -3 | 24 |
| 8 | Chippa United | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -4 | 24 |
| 9 | Real Kings | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -6 | 24 |
| 10 | TS Galaxy | 20 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Cape Town City | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -3 | 23 |
| 12 | Stellenbosch | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 23 |
| 13 | Golden Arrows | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -8 | 22 |
| 14 | Moroka Swallows | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | -5 | 21 |
| 15 | Maritzburg United | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -11 | 21 |
| 16 | Tshakhuma | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -7 | 18 |
