There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with SuperSport United leading Polokwane City by 18 points.
It's no vacation for neither SuperSport nor Polokwane City 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.
SuperSport United are battling for top spots and have everything to play for. Polokwane City are struggling to avoid relegation.
SuperSport United form and stats
6-6-1 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier League numbers at home for SuperSport United, who have the most scored goals (23) at home in Premier League, so far this season.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for SuperSport, who played 1-1 against Bloemfontein Celtic. That match was also played at this venue (Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium). A strong away win before that one, visiting Highlands Park and winning 2-0.
The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier SuperSport matches with similar probabilities have ended with two wins, one draw and zero defeats (from three games).
SuperSport have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium with 23 goals in 13 league matches. SuperSport have only conceded 12 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Polokwane City form and stats
There's been little loot from Polokwane City's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 12 away games in the Premier League. Polokwane City only have 2 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 1 draw. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Polokwane have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Kaizer Chiefs game.
Polokwane's previous game was their home loss versus Kaizer Chiefs (2-3). It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Maritzburg United wasn't a success with a 0-1 loss.
A huge disappointment for Polokwane in their last match (vs Kaizer Chiefs). Leading 2-0 the victory seemed almost certain, but a fascinating collapse turned everything around and in the end all was lost in a 2-3 defeat.
Looking at the earlier recent performances of Polokwane City when being an outsider away as they are today, we find six matches with the visitors losing three times, drawing three and winning zero games.
A quick return to home after this game, as Polokwane are hosting Highlands Park in the Premier League only three days away.
The attacking power of Polokwane when travelling is not overwhelming with 8 goals scored from 12 league matches away. As opposed to that, Polokwane have seen the ball go into their own net 17 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Polokwane City - SuperSport United 3-1, played this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: SuperSport won two, Polokwane City won three and five draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  B. Grobler 11 goals |  C. Mashumba 6 goals | M. Modiba 5 goals |
SuperSport United missing players
Polokwane City missing players
| SuperSport United | Polokwane City | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 25 | 13 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 25 |
| 11 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| 35 | 23 | 7 | Scored | S | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 22 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 4 | 17 | 35 |
| 96% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 96% |
| 76% | 85% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 33% | 48% |
| 32% | 54% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 25% | 32% |
| 16% | 23% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 17% | 24% |
| 4% | 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 17% | 20% |
| 40% | 54% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 25% | 36% |
| 44% | 46% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 25% | 20% |
| 20% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 58% | 48% |
| 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4 | 4.6 |
| 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.3 | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| 1.8 | 2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 309 | 189 | 46 | Total Shots | T S | 27 | 105 | 246 |
| 96 | 59 | 21 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 32 | 78 |
| 35% | 39% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 25% | 29% |
- Polokwane City have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- SuperSport United has the most scored goals (23) at home
- SuperSport United has the the best goal difference (+11) at home
- SuperSport United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- SuperSport United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Polokwane City have scored away.
| 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 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 44 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 24 | 52 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 46 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 25 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 35 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 42 |
| 4 | SuperSport United | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 41 |
| 5 | Bidvest Wits | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 40 |
| 6 | Maritzburg United | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 39 |
| 7 | Cape Town City | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 33 |
| 8 | Highlands Park | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 32 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -5 | 32 |
| 9 | Golden Arrows | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -6 | 32 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | -8 | 30 |
| 11 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 29 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 26 |
| 13 | Baroka | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 24 |
| 14 | AmaZulu | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | -13 | 24 |
| 15 | Polokwane City | 25 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 35 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -12 | 23 |
| 16 | Black Leopards | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 23 | -14 | 23 |