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PRE-MATCH WARM-UP, DStv Premership, 14 February 2022:
BAROKA VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Bakgakga have only defeated Masandawana once in a league encounter after eleven fixtures between them, drawing twice, with the Tshwane giants winning seven times.
Baroka have won three of their eight matches at home this season, drawing twice and losing three times. In those matches, the Limpopo side failed to score four times at home.
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Sundowns have won four of their eight matches away from home this season, drawing three times and losing once on the road against Amazulu.
A win or a draw for Baroka today, will see them move out of the relegation zone, whilst a win for Sundowns will put them 20 points clear at the summit of the DStv Premiership.
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RECENT 5 H2H RESULTS
14/12/21, Mamelodi Sundowns - Baroka FC 2 : 1 (1 : 0) (1 : 1)
17/02/21, Mamelodi Sundowns - Baroka FC 2 : 0 (0 : 0) (2 : 0)
09/01/21, Baroka FC - Mamelodi Sundowns 0 : 2 (0 : 0) (0 : 2)
30/08/20, Mamelodi Sundowns - Baroka FC 0 : 1 (0 : 1) (0 : 0)
06/11/19, Baroka FC - Mamelodi Sundowns 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
Key players: Nhlanhla Mgaga, Evidence Makgopa (Baroka), Peter Shalulile, Andile Jali (Sundowns)
Amazulu coach Benni McCarthy lambasted the officiating following their Nedbank Cup Last 32 exit.
Coach Rhulani Mokwena has shared insight into the signing of midfield duo Surprise Ralani and Teboho Mokoena.
Abdul Ajagun has left Cape Town City and joined Sudanese side Al Hilal.
Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena won Coach of the Month for December, with Andile Jali winning Player of the Month.
TS Galaxy striker has seen all three of his goals this past December being nominated for PSL Goal of the Month.
All the head to head stats you need for the DStv Premiership action this evening.
TS Galaxy claimed their 3rd victory of the season, whilst CT City edged Maritzburg to earn their 4th win this season.
Orlando Pirates have advanced to the CAF Confed Cup group stage following LPRC Oilers withdrawal.
Amakhosi have requested for a postponement of 5 upcoming games following a Covid-19 outbreak at the Soweto giants.
Bucs assistant coach Fadlu Davids is wary of an awkward Baroka ahead of the leaguue clash today.
All the h2h stats for the DStv Premiership action today. Sundowns v SuperSport, Chiefs v Amazulu, Stellenbosch v Orlando Pirates, Gallants v Maritzburg
Leo Castro has vowed to work hard to help Amakhosi following his return from a long injury lay-off.
Chippa United have suspended Gavin Hunt following worst start to a PSL season.
A soft penalty awarded to Ghana ensured they top Group G to eliminate Bafana from 2022 World Cup qualification.
Sundowns stay top after beating Arrows, Pirates take a draw vs Maritzburg Utd.
Banyana Banyana head into the AWCON qualifier vs Mozambique boosted by the return of key players.
Stellies held Swallows to a 1-1 draw at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday, to stay unbeaten this season.
All the DStv Premiership results from Saturday 16 October.
Mamelodi Sundowns have dominated the latest DStv Premiership monthly awards.