These teams have both had problems getting enough points so far, but a win and three points in this important fixture would definitely provide a boost. Get set for Maritzburg United - Moroka Swallows!
- Maritzburg United have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in Premier League
- Moroka Swallows have the fewest scored goals (13) in Premier League
This could be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both sides are well recovered since they last ran out on the pitch. Let's start!
Maritzburg United form and stats
Maritzburg United have collected 15 points from their Premier League home games so far after 4-3-5. When Maritzburg United hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like TS Galaxy, Maritzburg United, Chippa United, Tshakhuma and Baroka), they have won 2 of 3 matches!
The Maritzburg United regulars got no joy from their last match, also played here at Harry Gwala Stadium: A 0-1 defeat against Cape Town City (placed 4th).
Before that, Maritzburg United played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Sekhukhune United.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Maritzburg have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found eleven games) they have won seven times, drawn one and lost three.
The manager Middendorp will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to AmaZulu in only four days.
Maritzburg United have scored 8 league goals here from 12 matches, not a lot. Maritzburg United have only conceded 11 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. Maritzburg has at home met teams with this table position (low), three times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 3 of 3 times.
Moroka Swallows form and stats
There's been little loot from Moroka Swallows's travels as they have only collected 10 points from 11 away games in the Premier League. Moroka Swallows only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 4 draws.
Home advantage was not enough for Moroka Swallows in their previous game as they lost hosting Mamelodi Sundowns, 2-4. A loony fixture with masses of goals last time out for Moroka Swallows, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that fun game, will this game be as much fun?
aweayteam Hara magic won. Swallows are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is two wins, one draw and three defeats. From a total of six matches.
Goals are few and far between in Moroka Swallows's away league games. Only 4 goals from 11 travels. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. It's not easy to score on Swallows as they have only conceded 9 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
Moroka Swallows - Maritzburg United 1-1 was the outcome when these two teams previously met, some time ago this season. Previous ten meetings involving these squads: Maritzburg United won three, Moroka Swallows were winners in four and we saw three draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, seven matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  A. Soukouna 3 goals |   R. Gamildien 3 goals | B. Ndengane 2 goals |
Maritzburg United missing players
Moroka Swallows missing players
| Maritzburg United | Moroka Swallows | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 25 | 11 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 9 | 27 |
| 83% | 83% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 73% | 83% |
| 57% | 50% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 27% | 43% |
| 30% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 18% | 26% |
| 4% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| 4% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| 43% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 18% | 35% |
| 30% | 33% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 45% | 30% |
| 43% | 50% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 64% | 52% |
| 3.2 | 3.8 | 7.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.7 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| 1.1 | 1.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5.1 | 4.5 | 5.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 31% | 31% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 20% | 26% |
| 6.6 | 6.4 | 6.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 4.3 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 2.6 | 2.7 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
- Maritzburg United have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in Premier League
- Maritzburg United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Moroka Swallows have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Moroka Swallows have the fewest scored goals (13) in Premier League
- Moroka Swallows have the fewest scored goals (4) away in Premier League
- Moroka Swallows have the most matches under the total-line (13) in Premier League
| 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 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 30 | 54 |
| 2 | Real Kings | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 43 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 39 |
| 4 | Cape Town City | 23 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 39 |
| 5 | Orlando Pirates | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 38 |
| 6 | Stellenbosch | 23 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 33 |
| 7 | AmaZulu | 24 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 32 |
| 8 | SuperSport United | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 31 |
| 9 | Golden Arrows | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 31 |
| 10 | Sekhukhune United | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 30 |
| 11 | Tshakhuma | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 16 | -5 | 29 |
| 12 | Maritzburg United | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -9 | 22 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 24 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -12 | 22 |
| 14 | TS Galaxy | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 18 | -17 | 19 |
| 15 | Moroka Swallows | 23 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -14 | 18 |
| 16 | Baroka | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 26 | -19 | 17 |
