Preview:
Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants FC in the South African Premier League on December 15, with kick-off at 14:30 UTC.
The memory of Polokwane City’s 2-3 win in their League Cup encounter two months ago still lingers as they face Marumo Gallants once again. Polokwane City are coming into this match on the back of a strong victory over Kaizer Chiefs in their previous Premier League outing.
Marumo Gallants, however, are on a winning streak, with back-to-back victories over Magesi and SuperSport United, which has set a positive tone for this upcoming clash.
This Premier League fixture will feature key attacking players who have been instrumental in the success of both teams. For Polokwane City, Thabang Matuludi and Bulelani Nikani have been standout performers under Phuti Johnson Mohafe’s leadership. Matuludi, with two goals in the Premier League, is the team’s top scorer and also their leading assist provider, having contributed one key pass this season. Other players like Puleng Marema, Sibusiso Tshabalala, and Bonginkosi Dlamini have been vital in adding depth to their offensive play.
Marumo Gallants, guided by Dan Malesela, have also had key contributors in attack, including Sekela Sithole and Daniel Msendami. Sithole has led their assist tally with two assists this season, while Mlambo, with two goals, has been their top scorer. The offensive strength of Marumo Gallants has been further strengthened by the efforts of Gabadinho Mhango, Diala Edgar Manaka, and Phathutshedzo Nange.
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Line-Ups:
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants in real time. The starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Polokwane City lined up with:
I. Manuel Sapunga
II. Tlou Nkwe
III. Lebohang Nkaki
IV. Bulelani Nikani
V. Thabang Matuludi
VI. Manuel Kambala
VII. Ndamulelo Maphangule
VIII. Oswin Appollis
IX. Cole Alexander
X. Mokibelo Ramabu
XI. Douglas Mapfumo
Marumo Gallants’ lineup in their latest match featured:
I. Washington Arubi
II. Lebohang Mabotja
III. Trevor Mathiane
IV. Kenneth Nthatheni
V. Edson Khumalo
VI. Sekela Sithole
VII. Phathutshedzo Nange
VIII. Xola Mlambo
IX. Daniel Msendami
X. Thapelo Dhludhlu
XI. Siyabulela Shai
Stats:
| Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokwane City | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
| Marumo Gallants | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
Head-to-head:
The teams have met once since October 2024, with the following result:
| Date | Competition | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2024 | League Cup | Polokwane City | 2 – 3 | Marumo Gallants |
Recent Form:
Polokwane City
| Match Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | Kaizer Chiefs | Win |
Marumo Gallants
| Match Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | Magesi | Win |
| Dec 14, 2024 | SuperSport United | Win |
Polokwane City have recorded seven wins, six losses, and seven draws in their last 20 matches, while Marumo Gallants have won 10, lost 7, and drawn 3 in the same period.