Only a win will satisfy the Moroka Swallows supporters in this Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium clash with Maritzburg United, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Premier League table.
- Moroka Swallows has the fewest conceded goals (2) in Premier League
- Maritzburg United is in the worst form (0-1-5)
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Moroka Swallows form and stats
Seven points from three Premier League home games is a great start for Moroka Swallows, who are hoping to build on that form here at Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium. In general it's been a long time since Moroka Swallows tasted defeat here at Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last eleven home games in the league. Swallows haven’t lost a league-game in 13 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus University of Pretoria, 282 days ago.
Moroka Swallows drew their last game, 1-1 away at Golden Arrows (placed 7th). Ahead of that match, Swallows won a home game hosting Kaizer Chiefs (1-0).
Swallows aren't scoring a lot here at Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium in the league, with only 2 goals from 3 games. Defensively Swallows have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (0 in 3 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Maritzburg United form and stats
It's not happening yet for Maritzburg United on their Premier League travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on E. Tinkler, the Maritzburg manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
Maritzburg United's last game was the home draw against Mamelodi Sundowns (1-1). Preceding that, the 1-2 home loss versus SuperSport United.
A quick return to home after this game, as Maritzburg are hosting Stellenbosch in the Premier League only three days away.
The attacking power of Maritzburg when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. For Maritzburg, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: five wins for Swallows, two draws and three wins for Maritzburg United. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: six games.Top Goalscorers
  R. Gamildien 2 goals | N. Ngcobo 1 goals | Z. Mbokoma 1 goals |
Moroka Swallows missing players
Maritzburg United missing players
| Moroka Swallows | Maritzburg United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 83% | 67% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 17% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 33% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 17% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4.8 | 7.7 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| 1.3 | 2 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| 75% | 33% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 20% | 18% |
- Maritzburg United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Maritzburg United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Maritzburg United have lost all their away matches so far.
- Maritzburg United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Maritzburg United is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Moroka Swallows has the fewest conceded goals (2) in Premier League
- Moroka Swallows has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (0) in Premier League
- Moroka Swallows has the most clean sheets (3) at home in Premier League
- Moroka Swallows have not yet lost a game.
- Moroka Swallows have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
| 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 |