Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town City prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 27, 2025
Sekhukhune United
Cape Town City FC
On Monday, January 27, the South African Cup round of 1/16 finals will feature a match between Sekhukhune United and Cape Town City. The game kicks off at 6:00 PM CET, and here's an analysis and prediction for this encounter.
Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town City: Match Facts H2H
- Sekhukhune have won their last two home matches and lost just once in their last eight games.
- Cape Town City have won only one of their last nine away matches.
- Sekhukhune have scored at least one goal in their last eight home games.
- In Cape Town City's last three away games, no team has scored more than one goal.
- Six of Cape Town City's last seven matches have seen just one goal scored between both teams.
- Sekhukhune won the last head-to-head encounter against Cape Town City 1-0. Over their five meetings, both teams have two wins each, with one draw.
Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town City: Match Preview
Both teams are representatives of the South African Premier League and enter the South African Cup from this round, as neither played in the 1/32 stage. This match will decide which side advances further, as this stage marked the end for both teams in the previous season. Cape Town City were eliminated by SuperSport United in this round, while Sekhukhune exited in the round of 16. Sekhukhune has previously reached the Cup final in the 2022/23 season, where they lost 1-2 to Orlando Pirates. Notably, neither team has won the South African Cup.
In the Premier League standings, Sekhukhune and Cape Town City are relatively close. The hosts have 23 points from 13 matches and are just two points shy of third place. Cape Town City, in fifth place, have collected 20 points from 14 games and trail Sekhukhune by three points. Sekhukhune have lost only once in their last five matches, securing three wins and one draw. Meanwhile, Cape Town City have recorded three wins and two losses in their last five games.
Predicted Lineups
- Sekhukhune United: Sangare; Yamba, Mhabela, Letlapa, Cardoso; Mohuoane, Mhize, Makgalwa, Otladiša, Boeli, Mnqube.
- Cape Town City: Kit; Fisher, Fasika, Nyama, Lorenzo Gordinho; Nodada, Mokotjo; Amato, Sukuna, Tjiueta, Ashe.
Prediction
This clash between two closely ranked Premier League sides is expected to be a tightly contested and engaging encounter. Both teams will aim to improve upon their early exits in last season’s competition. My prediction is a total of over 1.5 goals in the match, with odds of 1.55.
