Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Cape Town City will face Stellenbosch in the 30th round of the South African Premier League, scheduled for Saturday, May 24. Kickoff is set for 15:00 Central European Time. Here’s my tip for the total goals in this match.
Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch: Match facts and head-to-head
- Cape Town City have lost their last three matches and are winless in six consecutive home games.
- Stellenbosch have lost only one of their last five matches.
- Stellenbosch have conceded just 21 goals—boasting the third-best defense in the South African Premier League.
- Cape Town City feature the league’s weakest attack, with just 15 goals scored all season.
- Stellenbosch possess the fourth-best attack—netting 34 goals.
- Cape Town City have lost 43% of their matches without scoring, while for Stellenbosch this figure is 19%.
- Stellenbosch have won 33% of their matches without conceding, compared to Cape Town City's 21%.
- In their last encounter, Stellenbosch thrashed Cape Town City 3-0. City’s last win dates back to 2020.
Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch: Match preview
Both teams head into this season finale with enormous motivation. Cape Town City, who finished fifth last season, are now in a dramatic slump, sitting second from bottom—trailing the 14th-placed team on goal difference and by a single point. That makes victory absolutely vital for City, who must also hope their rivals slip up. In the previous round, they managed to beat Polokwane City, snapping a 14-match winless streak.
Stellenbosch are just as fired up, fighting to secure third place, with only a one-point cushion over fourth. A win here is the key to a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. However, Sekhukhune also face a tough challenge against Golden Arrows, who are battling for survival and will play for nothing less than victory. In their last five matches, Stellenbosch have claimed three wins, one draw, and one defeat. Their mission now: win a second straight match and lock down a top-three finish.
Probable lineups
- Cape Town City: Kee, Fasika, Nyama, Mkhize, Lorenzo Gordinho, Petrus, Makarine, Serero, Rodos, Gonzalez, Sukuna
- Stellenbosch: Masuluke, Godswill, Moloasan, Toure, Bazadien, Hiba, Barnes, Nduli, de Jong, Titus, Nku
Prediction
This is a massive game for both sides, with so much at stake. I expect both teams to play it safe, as the cost of a mistake is too high. That’s why I don’t foresee a goal fest and recommend betting on under 2 total goals at odds of 1.8.
