Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch FC Prediction: The Capetown Derby will end in favor of the guests

Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 May 2025

On Saturday, Cape Town City will reach for the maximum points when they face off against Stellenbosch Gallants at the Athlone Stadium. 

With just two games to halt this incredible season, the hosts have over 270 minutes to save their season. The Citizens will lock horns against their neighbors as they attempt to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, the Stellies must amass all the points to keep their hopes of playing continental football alive. 

Cape Town City: form and statistics

Last five games: DLLLW

The Citizens pulled off a shocking away victory to ignite their dreams of playing in the Betway Premiership next season. After playing fourteen consecutive matches without a breakthrough, Cape Town City amassed all the points against Polokwane City. The game kicked off with the Citizens pushing to break the deadlock, luckily, they were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute. Darwin Gonzalez, who has scored four times this campaign, converted the spotkick to give Cape Town City the edge at halftime. Jaedin Rhodes extended the lead further, giving his side a two-goal advantage over Polokwane City's home turf. It ended in a (0-2) away win for the Citizens, but they remain in the relegation play-off spot. 

It’s so sad to see a side that played in the CAF Confederation Cup two seasons ago now struggling to win games. For this campaign alone, the Citizens have changed three coaches, and their level remains the same. The Citizens have been below par in recent games until their most recent victory. 

Cape Town City dropped to fifteenth place on the log, and a defeat here could cost them a lot. They have picked up twenty-six points from a combined eighty-one, scoring fifteen and conceding thirty-three. 

Cape Town City have won five, lost five, and drawn three on their ground this season. 

Cape Town City Lineup

The Citizens are bumped up coming into this weekend's fixture, and the only concern is Thabo Nodada, who was substituted at halftime against Polokwane City. 

Cape Town City Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Darren Kent—Thamsamqa Mkhize, Nathan Idumba Fasika, Lorenzo Gordinho, Tshegofatso Nyama—Aprocius Petrus, Fortune Makaringe—Jaedin Rhodes, Gabriel Amato, Darwin Gonzalez—Amadou Soukouna

Head Coach: Diogo Peral (Interim)

Stellenbosch FC: form and statistics

Last five games: WWWLW

The Stellies flipped the script against Supersport United to keep their hopes of playing continental football alive. Stellenbosch FC head here with a deserved (2-1) victory over a relegation-threatened Supersport United on their ground. It was a quick start for the Stellies who must win the game to achieve their dreams this campaign, and Sanele Barns was the player who broke the deadlock in the 15th minute. Stellenbosch Sc pushed again to unsettle their opponent's weak defense, and this time Devin Titus put the ball into the net to give his side a two-goal lead. Unfortunately, after the break, Devin Titus gifted the guests an easy goal when he scored in his own net. It ended in. (2-1) victory over Supersport United just after their devastating performance against Mamelodi Sundowns on the road. 

The Stellies' most recent win means Stellenbosch will move to third place on the standings, a point above the top Sekhukhune United in fourth spot. 

Stellenbosch FC have lost twice in their last thirteen Betway Premiership matches, finding the back of the net in ten games. They have been one of the most consistent teams in the Betway Premiership lately, barring their loss against a stubborn Mamelodi Sundowns and Magesi. 

Stellenbosch have picked up forty-seven points from a combined eighty-one, scoring thirty-four and conceding twenty-one. 

Steven Baker's men have drawn three, won seven games, and lost three matches on the road this season. 

Stellenbosch FC Lineup

Experienced goalie Stephen Sage isn’t ready, and he’ll not be available against Cape Town City on Saturday. Coach Steve Baker is an attacking-oriented tactician, and Stellenbosch will attack from the start until the end. Stellenbosch will continue their quest to play continental football next season. Ashley Cupido, who has missed their last four matches, is still available for this crucial fixture and will play some minutes against Supersport United. 

Stellenbosch FC Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Oscarine Masuluke—Omega Mdaka, Thabo Moloisane, Ismael Olivier Toure, Sanele Barns—Thato Khiba, Sihle Nduli—Phili Langelihle, Lesiba Nku, Devis Titus—Andre De Jong

Head Coach: Steven Baker

Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch FC: head to head statistics

• Stellenbosch have won eight, while Cape Town City have managed a victory and a game ending in a tie over their last ten meetings.
• Stellenbosch have scored first in six of their last eight meetings against Cape Town City.
• Stellenbosch are unbeaten in four consecutive games on the road against Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership.
• Cape Town City have not kept a clean sheet in ten successive meetings against Stellenbosch.
• Stellenbosch are unbeaten in their last eight meetings against Cape Town City.

Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Cape Town City are winless in their last six home games. The guests might likely fight for a win here for a coefficient of 2.20 on the 1xbet bookmaker.
• Fewer than four cards have surfaced in Stellenbosch's last eight consecutive matches. We might likely see fewer than four cards here, which are available on the Betway Bookmaker for 1.54.
• Eight of Cape Town City's previous nine games have ended in fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here for a coefficient of 1.44 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Cape Town City vs Stellenbosch FC match prediction 24 May 2025

Cape Town City wasted their chances of playing confidently in the final game of the season when they lost their last three consecutive home games. Their most recent win was against a team struggling but not fighting for relegation.

Cape Town City will face off against their neighbors, who are also fighting to play in the continental tournament next season. Meanwhile, Cape Town City must win here to stand a chance of avoiding a relegation playoff.

Both teams need the maximum points; however, considering the fact that Stellenbosch are unbeaten in their last four visits against Cape Town City, I expect the guests to come on top this time. 

Stellenbosch have what it takes to send their neighbors packing, and they’ll not gamble with their dreams of attracting top players and playing continental football next season. I think the Stellies will start strong and probably get a goal before the break. 

Our match prediction is for the guests to win or draw and score more than a goal for a coefficient of 2.10 on the 1xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on this match is for this game to witness more than two goals for a coefficient of 2.60 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip is for Stellenbosch to score before the break for 2.10 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Good luck!