Premier League duel: Close contest expected between Chippa United and Bloemfontein Celtic

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Competition: South Africa Premier League
Date: Sat 21.September
Match begins: 13:00 (UTC)
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (48459 seats)

It's early days in the Premier League and the teams are still hoping for a flying start in order to set the tone for the season. Three points can make a big difference at this stage.

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.

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Chippa United form and stats

Three Premier League home games done for Chippa United, who are not happy collecting 3 points from these matches. Three draws from their last three home games means a steady supply of points here at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, but a victory now would be sweet for Chippa United.

Chippa United lost their last game at Orlando Pirates (placed 7th) after a 1-2 scoreline. In the match before that, Chippa United hosted Polokwane City and drew the game 0-0.

This is expected to be a close game, with Chippa United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Chippa United as a small favourite), we find ten games. Chippa United has won 1 of these, drawn 8 and lost 1.

The lack of attacking qualities in Chippa United means that they have only scored 1 goal in 3 league home games, less than half a goal per match. Chippa United have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 1 goal.

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Bloemfontein Celtic form and stats

The Premier League season is young and Bloemfontein Celtic have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 2 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 1 defeat so far.

Bloemfontein Celtic won their last game, 2-1 versus Stellenbosch played at home. The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Bloemfontein Celtic playing away and similar expectations, we found eleven relevant matches. Results were 1 Bloemfontein Celtic win, 6 draws and 4 defeats.

1 goal so far away for Bloemfontein Celtic, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 3. All from 2 league matches away.

Head 2 Head

Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Chippa United, 3 draws and 5 wins for Bloemfontein Celtic. Over 2,5 goals: 2 times; under 2,5 goals: 8 games.

Top Goalscorers

R. Manzini
6 goals
N. Mabena
5 goals / 6 assists

Chippa United missing players

Bloemfontein Celtic missing players

Chippa United Bloemfontein Celtic
Total Home Home vs mid Statistics Away vs low Away Total
5 3 0 Played 0 2 5
0 0 0 Won 0 0 2
3 3 0 Drew 0 1 1
2 0 0 Lost 0 1 2
3 1 0 Scored 0 1 9
5 1 0 Conceded 0 3 6
60% 33% 0% Over 0.5 0% 50% 80%
60% 33% 0% Over 1.5 0% 50% 80%
40% 0% 0% Over 2.5 0% 50% 80%
0% 0% 0% Over 3.5 0% 50% 40%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 0% 0% 20%
60% 33% 0% BTTS 0% 50% 60%
40% 67% 0% Clean Sheets 0% 50% 40%
40% 67% 0% Failed to Score 0% 50% 20%
 
3.6 4.3 0 Corners For (avg) 0 4.5 5
4.8 1.7 0 Corners Against (avg) 0 8 8
1.4 0.7 0 Yellow Cards (avg) 0 1.5 1
0 0 0 Red Cards 0 1 1
Key stats This season:
  • Bloemfontein Celtic have scored more than double the goals of Chippa United.
  • Bloemfontein Celtic have yet to win a game away.
  • Chippa United have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Chippa United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
  • Chippa United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Chippa United have yet to win a game.
Chippa United Last season Bloemfontein Celtic
Total Home   Statistics   Away Total
30 15   Played   15 30
7 4   Won   5 11
9 4   Drew   4 7
14 7   Lost   6 12
27 11   Scored   17 35
35 14   Conceded   20 37
90% 100%   Over 0.5   93% 90%
57% 40%   Over 1.5   73% 67%
27% 13%   Over 2.5   53% 50%
20% 13%   Over 3.5   20% 20%
10% 0%   Over 4.5   7% 10%
40% 27%   BTTS   53% 47%
30% 27%   Clean Sheets   27% 37%
40% 47%   Failed to Score   27% 27%
 
5.7 6.4   Corners For (avg)   3.9 4.3
5.2 3.5   Corners Against (avg)   6.4 5.8
1.6 1.6   Yellow Cards (avg)   1.7 1.3
0 0   Red Cards   2 2
Key stats last season:
  • Bloemfontein Celtic have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Chippa United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.

Chippa United
All League Cup Premier League Nedbank Cup Club Friendlies
All Home Away
03-08-19 PL Chippa United 0 - 0 Stellenbosch
14-08-19 PL Chippa United 1 - 1 Mamelodi Sundowns
24-08-19 PL Golden Arrows 2 - 1 Chippa United
28-08-19 PL Chippa United 0 - 0 Polokwane City
14-09-19 PL Orlando Pirates 2 - 1 Chippa United
21-09-19 PL Chippa United 13:00 Bloemfontein Celtic
27-09-19 PL Maritzburg United 18:00 Chippa United
01-10-19 PL Chippa United 17:30 Bidvest Wits
26-10-19 PL Highlands Park 18:15 Chippa United
05-11-19 PL Chippa United 18:30 Kaizer Chiefs
Bloemfontein Celtic
All Mtn 8 Cup League Cup Premier League Nedbank Cup
All Home Away
11-08-19 PL Bloemfontein Celtic 5 - 0 Golden Arrows
17-08-19 M8C Mamelodi Sundowns 3 - 1 Bloemfontein Celtic
25-08-19 PL Baroka 0 - 0 Bloemfontein Celtic
28-08-19 PL Bloemfontein Celtic 1 - 2 Mamelodi Sundowns
15-09-19 PL Bloemfontein Celtic 2 - 1 Stellenbosch
21-09-19 PL Chippa United 13:00 Bloemfontein Celtic
29-09-19 PL Black Leopards 13:00 Bloemfontein Celtic
02-10-19 PL Bloemfontein Celtic 17:30 SuperSport United
05-11-19 PL Bloemfontein Celtic 18:30 Highlands Park
08-11-19 PL Maritzburg United 19:00 Bloemfontein Celtic

  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 5 3 1 1 7 5 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 5 3 2 10
2 Polokwane City 5 3 1 1 3 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 2 1 0 2 0 2 10
3 Bidvest Wits 4 3 0 1 6 2 2 1 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 4 0 4 9
4 SuperSport United 5 2 2 1 9 6 2 1 1 0 6 3 3 1 1 1 3 3 3 8
5 Mamelodi Sundowns 4 2 2 0 6 3 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 1 1 0 3 2 3 8
6 Baroka 5 2 2 1 5 4 3 0 2 1 2 4 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 8
7 Orlando Pirates 5 2 2 1 5 5 3 2 1 0 5 2 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 8
8 Golden Arrows 5 2 2 1 4 7 3 2 1 0 4 2 2 0 1 1 0 5 -3 8
9 Bloemfontein Celtic 5 2 1 2 9 6 3 2 0 1 8 3 2 0 1 1 1 3 3 7
10 Cape Town City 5 1 3 1 8 8 2 1 0 1 2 2 3 0 3 0 6 6 0 6
11 Highlands Park 4 1 2 1 6 6 2 1 0 1 4 4 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 5
12 Black Leopards 5 1 1 3 2 5 3 0 1 2 1 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 -3 4
13 Chippa United 5 0 3 2 3 5 3 0 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 4 -2 3
14 Maritzburg United 4 0 2 2 1 3 2 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 -2 2
15 Stellenbosch 5 0 2 3 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 3 2 5 -3 2
16 AmaZulu 5 0 2 3 2 7 2 0 1 1 0 3 3 0 1 2 2 4 -5 2

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