Maritzburg United vs Stellenbosch Prediction: The home side are more desperate here

Relegation-threatened Maritzburg United will square off with Stellenbosch at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday. The visitors have not won their last three games on the road, while the home side must win here to stand a chance of staying up.

Maritzburg United (16th)

Last five games: WLDLD

The Blue Army have gone four games without a win and head here after a share of the spoils against Marumo Gallants. Maritzburg United almost secured all the points until the visitors struck in the 92nd minute. That was their only chance to leave the relegation zone, and their survival isn’t in their hands anymore. Maritzburg must win here to stand a chance of staying up, which seems very difficult.

Maritzburg won three, drew five, and lost six in the last fourteen games at home.

Stellenbosch (6th)

Last five games: LLWWD

The visitors have been impressive over their last three games, with victories against Moroka Swallows, Golden Arrows and a draw against Supersport United. They scored eight and conceded twice in both games in their last three encounters. Steve Barker's men have revived their season after a slow start at the beginning of this campaign. They have been great up front, scoring twenty goals in the last eight games while conceding twelve times. Stellenbosch have won three, drawn six, and lost five over the previous thirteen away games.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their last ten meetings, Maritzburg United have won three while Stellenbosch have recorded two victories and five games ending in a share of the spoils. Maritzburg have managed to beat Stellenbosch on their ground once in their last four meetings. Stellenbosch have been great in recent weeks, and we expect both sides to get a goal each for 2.10.

It’s going to be a tough test, but we expect the visitors to win either half for 2.20.

We expect goals here; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.35.

Good luck!