Polokwane City vs Magesi Prediction: Both teams will struggling to see the net

Polokwane City vs Magesi Prediction and Odds on 09 August 2025

The match between Polokwane and CityMagesi is scheduled to kick off at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium as part of their opening matchup in the South Africa Betway Premiership this season. Polokwane City with 34 points in 28 games, positioned them in 7th place in the league rankings last season, will aim to secure a win in their opening matchup of the season at their home soil, while Magesi with 31 points in 28 games, positioned them in 13th place ranking table, escaped the relegation with 5 points last season, will aim to prevent a defeat in their opening matchup.

Polokwane City: Forms and Statistics

Polokwane City with 34 points in 28 games, positioned them in 7th place in the league rankings last season. Meanwhile, Polokwane City suffered a defeat in their last matchup against Orlando, losing 0-2 in the South Africa MTN 8 Cup quarter finals. However, during their last four games last season ended in a one defeat and three ties. They suffered a defeat against Cape Town City, while they tied against Amazulu, Supersport and Kaizer Chiefs. Playing on their home soil in their opening match of the season, Polokwane City will aim to secure a win.

Polokwane City lineups

🔖 Polokwane City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1):

Bwire (GK), Ndlovu, Nikani, Manthosi, Nkaki, Kambala, Maphangule, Dlamini, Letshedi, Ramabu, Raphadu

Magesi: Forms and Statistics

Magesi with 31 points in 28 games, positioned them in 13th place ranking table, escaped the relegation with 5 points difference. Meanwhile, Magesi recorded one win, one loss and three ties in their last five games last season. They suffered a defeat against Mamelodi while they tied against Sekhukhune, Marumo Gallants and Orlando. However, they were victorious against TS Galaxy. Going into this match, Magesi will aim to secure a win on the road, since they managed to escape relegation last season.

Magesi Lineups

🔖 Magesi Confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1):

Chipezeze (GK), Mekoa, Abrahams, Mokone, Buthelezi, Makgoga, Mtshali, Matima, Chirambadare, Vandala, Sibanyoni.

Polokwane City vs Magesi: Head-to-Head Statistics

Polokwane City won three games, while Magesi won one of their last four games. Meanwhile, both teams did not score against one another in four games, and below three goals were recorded in four games. 

Polokwane City vs Magesi: Betting Tips & Odds

• In one of their last four games between Polokwane City and Magesi, they have taken more than 9 corners. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.83;
• In their last four games between Polokwane City and Magesi, they have had BTTS-NO. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• In their last four games between Polokwane City and Magesi, they have had Under 2 goals. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• In their last four games between Polokwane City and Magesi, they have had Under one goal at halftime. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.42;
• In one of their last four games between Polokwane City and Magesi, they have had X at halftime. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.78

Polokwane City vs Magesi match Prediction 09 August 2025

I anticipate a slow scoring match between Polokwane City and Magesi in tis encounters, since the home team will aim to display a high attacking play on their home soil to prevent losing in their opening match of the season in faces of their fans, while the visiting likewise will aim to prevent losing the road since they managed to escape relegation last season. Therefore, I predict both teams to end in a close result with a possible draw at halftime, while I expect a scoreless draw. Meanwhile, four of their last encounters between Polokwane City and Magesi have ended in scoring below two goals. Therefore, in this match, since I expect their attacking to be struggling in front of the net, I expect a few scoring opportunities, while I expect scoring below two goals.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: HF Un 1 goal for a coefficient of 2.16 in the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: HF X for a coefficient of 1.88 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is Un 2 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.