Baroka have traveled here for an interesting fight against the hosts Bloemfontein Celtic. Prepare for the match with this Premier League preview!
- Bloemfontein Celtic haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Baroka have scored more than double the goals of Bloemfontein Celtic.
The hosts Bloemfontein saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Mtn 8 Cup. This match was also played here at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Baroka have had more rest.
Bloemfontein Celtic form and stats
1 victory, 1 draw and 1 defeat. That’s what Bloemfontein Celtic have to build on here at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in the Premier League.
The manager J. Maduka will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Kaizer Chiefs in only three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Bloemfontein here at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). From these home matches, Bloemfontein Celtic have conceded only 2 goals.
Baroka form and stats
Things could have gone better for Baroka in their Premier League away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
E. Makgopa and R. Mbulu scored in Baroka's previous match, the home game against Chippa United that ended 2-1. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Orlando Pirates.
World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager T. Matsemela when R. Mbulu scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 57th minute.
After this away game Baroka return home for a Premier League game against SuperSport United. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Baroka have scored 4 goals in 3 league games away. As opposed to that, Baroka have seen the ball go into their own net 3 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last nine meetings between these two teams are: four wins for Bloemfontein, four draws and one win for Baroka. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  R. Mbulu 4 goals | E. Makgopa 3 goals |  N. Mabena 2 goals |
Bloemfontein Celtic missing players
Baroka missing players
| Bloemfontein Celtic | Baroka | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Scored | S | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 40% | 33% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 83% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 33% | 50% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 33% | 17% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 40% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 83% |
| 20% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 40% | 33% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 17% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.6 | 6 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| 1.6 | 2.7 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 50% | 25% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 75% | 67% | 100% |
- Baroka have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Baroka have scored more than double the goals of Bloemfontein Celtic.
- Baroka haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Bloemfontein Celtic 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 14 |
| 2 | Moroka Swallows | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | Baroka | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | Orlando Pirates | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Cape Town City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | SuperSport United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Golden Arrows | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Stellenbosch | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 | TS Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Tshakhuma | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 | AmaZulu | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 12 | Kaizer Chiefs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Black Leopards | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -6 | 4 |
| 16 | Maritzburg United | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 1 |