Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a tightly contested South African Premier Division match at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Amazulu and Polokwane City battled to a 1-1 draw. Tebogo Masuku put Amazulu ahead early in the 7th minute, but Lebohang Nkaki equalized for Polokwane City with a penalty in the 56th minute. Despite Amazulu having slightly more possession (52.5%) and Polokwane City registering more shots (16 vs 13), both teams only managed a few shots on target, reflecting a lack of clinical finishing. The game saw a relatively high number of fouls committed (Amazulu 15, Polokwane City 11) and two yellow cards for each side, indicating a physical encounter.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Amazulu to win, with a 49% probability, but the draw probability was also relatively high at 27.7%. The actual result validates the AI model’s assessment that it would not be a completely balanced game, but the prediction of Amazulu win did not come true. Amazulu's recent form has been inconsistent with two wins and three losses in their last five matches, while Polokwane City have struggled with one win, three losses, and one draw. Looking ahead, Amazulu faces a tough challenge against Orlando Pirates, a team they have struggled against historically. Polokwane City will host Cape Town City, hoping to improve their home form, but they also haven't been great recently. The previous head-to-head games between Amazulu and Polokwane City have been closely contested, with draws being a common outcome, suggesting a pattern of evenly matched encounters.