An important duel in the bottom section of the Premier League, with both Maritzburg United and TS Galaxy experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the home team placed 13th and the visitors in 16th place.
- Maritzburg United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- TS Galaxy is in the worst form (0-1-5)
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Maritzburg United and TS Galaxy.
Maritzburg United form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League, Maritzburg United have managed 1 win, 2 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 5 games.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Maritzburg United, as their goalkeeper Jethren Barr has completely shut out the opponents for 187 minutes in the Premier League.
Maritzburg travelled for their previous game, a trip to AmaZulu that ended 0-0. A strong away win before that one, visiting Kaizer Chiefs and winning 2-0.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Premier League game versus Orlando Pirates in only three days. This game is also played here at Harry Gwala Stadium.
Maritzburg has scored 6 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. On the other hand, Maritzburg have conceded 7 goals.
TS Galaxy form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League matches, TS Galaxy have produced an overall stat of 0-3-2 so far. Galaxy has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.
Galaxy aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 181 league minutes without a goal. M. Macuphu was the last player to find the net.
Galaxy's previous game was their home loss versus Chippa United (0-1). A loss against SuperSport United was the result prior to that, in a home game.
A new game in only three days for Galaxy, the Premier League home match versus Bloemfontein Celtic. Busy days.
The attacking power of Galaxy when travelling is not overwhelming with 3 goals scored from 5 league matches away. As opposed to that, TS Galaxy have seen the ball go into their own net 6 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  J. Moseamedi 4 goals |  M. Macuphu 4 goals | T. Kutumela 2 goals |
Maritzburg United missing players
TS Galaxy missing players
| Maritzburg United | TS Galaxy | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | 6 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 60% | 82% |
| 73% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 60% | 55% |
| 45% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 20% | 27% |
| 18% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 18% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 9% |
| 55% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 40% | 36% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 27% |
| 36% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 60% | 55% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 2.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.4 | 8 | 5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| 3.4 | 4.2 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| 27% | 29% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 27% | 41% |
- Maritzburg United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Maritzburg United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Maritzburg United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- TS Galaxy has the most matches under the total-line (6) in Premier League
- TS Galaxy have yet to win a game away.
- TS Galaxy is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| 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 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 25 |
| 2 | Moroka Swallows | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | SuperSport United | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 23 |
| 4 | Golden Arrows | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 5 | Orlando Pirates | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 | Cape Town City | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 16 |
| 7 | Stellenbosch | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| 8 | Kaizer Chiefs | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -4 | 13 |
| 9 | Baroka | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -4 | 12 |
| 10 | AmaZulu | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 11 |
| 11 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -3 | 10 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -5 | 9 |
| 13 | Maritzburg United | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 9 |
| 14 | Black Leopards | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 | Tshakhuma | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 9 |
| 16 | TS Galaxy | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 8 |