Bloemfontein Celtic and Maritzburg United have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Premier League.
It's no vacation for neither Bloemfontein nor Maritzburg United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Bloemfontein Celtic can neither be promoted or relegated from Premier League. Maritzburg is no longer fighting for a cause; they can neither go up or down this season.
Bloemfontein Celtic form and stats
Bloemfontein Celtic have collected 24 points from their Premier League home games so far after 6-6-2. Bloemfontein are splitting points both home and away, currently holding an interesting streak of four drawn games in a row. Two draws in a row at home now for Bloemfontein Celtic.
Stress levels are on the rise for Bloemfontein's attacking players as they have now played 234 minutes without scoring in a league game. N. Mabena was their last goal scorer. Nothing to worry about in defence for Bloemfontein, as their goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has completely shut out the opponents for 267 minutes in the Premier League.
Bloemfontein drew their last game, 0-0 away at Golden Arrows (placed 11th). Preceding that game was the home draw versus Polokwane City that ended 0-0.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Bloemfontein, as the Nedbank Cup home game vs Mamelodi Sundowns is only three days away.
The Bloemfontein Celtic fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 25 goals in 14 league matches. Bloemfontein have conceded 14 in these home matches.
Maritzburg United form and stats
The visitors are W4-D6-L4 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League.
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Premier League home defeat versus Orlando Pirates with 0-1 on the scoreboard. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Highlands Park.
The attacking power of Maritzburg when travelling is not overwhelming with 12 goals scored from 14 league matches away. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (12 so far).
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Maritzburg United - Bloemfontein Celtic 2-2 earlier this season. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's two Bloemfontein victories, two draws and six Maritzburg United wins. Over/under statistics; five of these games ended with three goals or more, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  N. Mabena 9 goals | S. Motebang 7 goals |  T. Kutumela 6 goals |
Bloemfontein Celtic missing players
Maritzburg United missing players
| Bloemfontein Celtic | Maritzburg United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 14 | 29 |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 9 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 40 | 25 | 5 | Scored | S | 2 | 12 | 28 |
| 38 | 14 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 12 | 24 |
| 83% | 86% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 71% | 83% |
| 76% | 86% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 43% | 48% |
| 52% | 57% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 36% | 31% |
| 31% | 29% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| 14% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 3% |
| 66% | 79% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 43% | 41% |
| 24% | 21% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 50% | 45% |
| 28% | 14% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| 4 | 4.9 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5 |
| 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| 1.4 | 1.5 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 233 | 130 | 34 | Total Shots | T S | 17 | 118 | 255 |
| 102 | 61 | 15 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 36 | 85 |
| 38% | 39% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 33% | 33% |
- Bloemfontein Celtic has the most matches over the total-line (16)
- Bloemfontein Celtic has the most points from losing position (14)
- Bloemfontein Celtic have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Bloemfontein Celtic have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Maritzburg United have scored away.
- Bloemfontein Celtic have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Maritzburg United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than 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 | Kaizer Chiefs | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 47 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 56 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 56 |
| 3 | SuperSport United | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 50 |
| 4 | Orlando Pirates | 29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 39 | 29 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 49 |
| 5 | Bidvest Wits | 29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 | Maritzburg United | 29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 42 |
| 7 | Cape Town City | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 37 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 39 |
| 8 | Highlands Park | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -4 | 38 |
| 9 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 40 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 36 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 33 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -7 | 36 |
| 11 | Golden Arrows | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 34 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 31 |
| 13 | AmaZulu | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 29 |
| 14 | Black Leopards | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 27 | 41 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 25 | -14 | 29 |
| 15 | Baroka | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 28 |
| 16 | Polokwane City | 29 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 19 | -17 | 25 |