Swallows vs Sekhukhune Prediction: A close one to end in road victory

Swallows and Sekhukhune are set to face off at Dobsonville Stadium in this round 21 encounter. In their previous meeting, Swallows emerged victorious on the road with a 1-2 scoreline. The question now is whether Sekhukhune will seek revenge and replicate the same success on the road in this upcoming clash.

Swallows will head into this game after securing a 1-1 Premier Division draw against AmaZulu. In that match, Swallows held 40% possession and attempted 14 shots on goal, with 2 on target, while AmaZulu had 9 attempts, with 3 on target. The scoring began with Riaan Hanamub finding the net in the 73rd minute for AmaZulu. However, Swallows displayed resilience, leveling the scores in the 92nd minute through Augustine Mahlonoko. 

Swallows has faced challenges in their forward play recently, managing to score only 1 goal in their last 6 fixtures against opposition teams. Additionally, they have conceded a total of 8 goals in these encounters, reflecting a struggle to find the back of the net and secure defensive solidity.

Sekhukhune enters this clash on the back of a 1-0 Premier Division victory over Royal AM in their latest fixture. During this match, Sekhukhune United maintained 39% possession and attempted 12 shots on goal, with 5 on target. On the other hand, Royal AM had 7 shots at goal, with only 1 on target. The decisive moment came in the 12th minute when Maloisane Mokhele scored the lone goal.

Examining the past six clashes involving Sekhukhune United, a relatively low number of goals have been scored between them and their opponents. The overall average goals per game in this period stand at 1.83, with Sekhukhune averaging 1.33 goals per game.

This match is anticipated to be a closely contested battle, with both sides expected to exert relentless efforts and showcase their best performances. Currently, Sekhukhune has a slight edge. While I'm not predicting an easy win for them, opting for a draw no bet seems like a prudent option in a scenario where both teams have the potential to score.