Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town City Prediction: Level on paper
The two teams that ended last season on the same amount of points only separated by goal difference. It is only fitting that they start the season with a clash against each other to advance in the MTN8. Despite finish the season separated by goal difference, many fans of the local game believe that this is Sekhukhune United's match to lose.
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Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town City Betting Tips
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There has been some storms in the dug out for Sekhukhune United who appointed Peter Hyballa as their head coach and then reappointed Lehlohonolo Seema as head coach. Reports are saying that the move has sealed Hyballa's fate at the club. He is on his way out. The details of this shock move by the club are still not clear, but reports point to the fact that his record of two wins and six defeats in pre-season coupled with "an air of disgruntlement that has been brewing inside the Skhukhune United Camp" has been the catalyst for this turn of events.
The timing of this situation could not be worse, with Sekhukhune United expected to face Cape Town City this weekend and also prepare for the Second Preliminary Round of the CAF Conferations Cup coming next month. The Club will need stability before they can challenge for anything this season.
Coach Erik Tinkler has has expressed that they have assembled the best Cape Town City squad in years. This after reinforcing it with seasoned campaigners such as Kamohelo Mokotjo, Fortune Makaringe and Haashim Domingo. Cape Town City is known for their young and exciting talents. The addition of experience will be greatly appreciated.
Six meetings since 2021 have produced two wins a piece and two draws, leaving history in this fixture wide open. They have also scored five goals a piece in this fixture in the past. Last season however, was a good season for Skehukhune United against Cape Town City, managed to secure a 0-1 victory against City on match day 4 and a two all draw on match day 23.
In the league, goal difference had to split these two sides after they both finished on 45 points. Unfortunately for Cape Town City, finishing behind Sekhukhune United meant they would not be playing on the continent this season. However, They were more prolific infront of goal last season. Scoring 32 goals, while Sekhukhune only managed 31. In defence they fell short, conceding 26 while sekhukhune managed 24 goals conceded. On paper it almost impossible to split these two teams.
The end of last season had mixed fortunes for both sides with Cape Town City having the better finish of the two. Sekhukhune United managed a single win in their last six matches, with three back to back draws, a loss to Amazulu and a win against Chippa United on the final day.
Cape Town City on the other hand had a better run to the end of the season after a disappointing start to 2024. They managed three wins in their last six games, including a 1-0 win against Mamelodi Sundowns on the final day of the season. If they carry that form into this match, you can expect them to give Sekhukhune United a tough time.
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