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PRE-MATCH WARM UP: DStv Premiership, 02 March 2021:
MARUMO GALLANTS VS BAROKA
The two sides head into this fixture on the back of contrasting results since the start of 2022, with Gallants yet to lose a league game in the new year,
However, Baroka are yet to win a league match in 2022, having only won their Last 32 Nedbank Cup clash this year.
Gallants have struggled at home this season, winning once, drawing five times and losing twice in the league at their home ground.
Baroka are yet to register a victory away from home in the league this season after ten attempts, drawing twice and losing eight times on their travels.
RECENT LEAGUE RESULTS:
21/08/21, Baroka FC - Marumo Gallants 2 : 0 (2 : 0) (0 : 0)
Key players: Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Celimpilo Ngema (Gallants) Nhlanhla Mgaga, Evidence Makgopa (Bakgakga)
ORLANDO PIRATES VS CAPE TOWN CITY
Pirates head into this clash having only played one league match in 2022 (a goalless draw vs Golden Arrows) due to their participation in the Caf Confederation Cup group stages.
City have played two matches in 2022 and are yet to lose in the new year after playing a draw against Kaizer Chiefs and a 1-0 win over Golden Arrows.
The hosts, Bucs, have played ten league matches at home this season, winning five, drawing four and losing one of those encounters.
The Citizens have played nine league matches away from home this season, winning twice, drawing four times and losing on three occasions.
RECENT LEAGUE RESULTS:
02/10/21, Cape Town City - Orlando Pirates 1 : 1 (0 : 1) (1 : 0)
09/02/21, Orlando Pirates - Cape Town City 2 : 0 (2 : 0) (0 : 0)
05/12/20, Cape Town City - Orlando Pirates 2 : 2 (2 : 1) (0 : 1)
23/08/20, Cape Town City - Orlando Pirates 1 : 0 (1 : 0) (0 : 0)
28/09/19, Orlando Pirates - Cape Town City 3 : 3 (2 : 2) (1 : 1)
Key players: Bandile Shandu, Goodman Mosele (Bucs), Nathan Fasika, Thato Mokeke (City)
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TS GALAXY VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
TS Galaxy will face the defending league champions buoyed by recent result in 2022, where they have eliminated Kaizer Chiefs from the Nedbank Cup, and also clamed four points in two matches.
Sundowns head into this clash unbeaten in all competitions in 2022, having recorded a draw and a victory in their last two league matches this year.
The Rockets have only recorded three wins at home this season, drawing three and losing three times in nine matches at their home ground.
Masandawana have lost one league match away from home this season after nine matches, winning four of them and only drawing four.
RECENT LEAGUE RESULTS:
19/09/21, Mamelodi Sundowns - TS Galaxy 3 : 0 (0 : 0) (3 : 0)
09/05/21, TS Galaxy - Mamelodi Sundowns 0 : 1 (0 : 1) (0 : 0)
15/12/20, Mamelodi Sundowns - TS Galaxy 2 : 0 (1 : 0) (1 : 0)
Key players: Augustine Kwem, Ebrahim Seedat (Rockets), Runshine De Reuck, Themba Zwane (Sundowns)
AMAZULU VS STELLENBOSCH
Amazulu head into this clash having played only one league fixture in 2022 (0-0 draw vs TS Galaxy), due to their participation in the Caf Champions League group stages.
Stellenbosch have also surprisingly only played one league fixture in 2022 (1-1 draw vs Swallows), despite not being involved in Caf competitions.
Usuthu are unbeaten in eleven home matches in the league this season, winning three of them and drawing eight.
Stellies have managed three wins away from home in the league this season, drawing five and losing once on the road.
RECENT LEAGUE RESULTS:
20/11/21, Stellenbosch FC - AmaZulu 2 : 2 (0 : 0) (2 : 2)
09/04/21, Stellenbosch FC - AmaZulu 0 : 1 (0 : 0) (0 : 1)
29/01/21, AmaZulu - Stellenbosch FC 2 : 1 (1 : 1) (1 : 0)
02/09/20, Stellenbosch FC - AmaZulu 1 : 1 (0 : 1) (1 : 0)
06/11/19, AmaZulu - Stellenbosch FC 2 : 0 (1 : 0) (1 : 0)
Key players: Luvuyo Memela, Keagan Buchanan (Usuthu), Ashley du Preez, Junior Mendieta(Stellies)
Kennedy Mweene, Runshine De Reuck, Lyle Lakay and Luvuyo Memela were selected for Caf Team of the Week for Matchday 3.
Thato Mokeke has extended his contract with the Citizens.
Amazulu drew their 13th match of the season in a goalless draw vs TS Galaxy.
Amazulu take on TS Galaxy at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this evening.
Orlando Pirates lost their first game of their Caf Confederations Cup campiagn this season in a 3-2 loss to Al-Ittihad.
Sekhukhune drubbed Baroka 4-0, with Cape Town City blunting Golden Arrows with a 1-0 victory.
Sundowns will be looking to go 20 points clear at the summit of the DStv Premiership against relegation threatened Baroka this evening.
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.
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