Chippa United vs Sekhukhune Prediction: Home team make it to the semis

In the quarterfinal of the NEDBANK Cup, Chippa United will compete against Sekhukhune at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Both teams have had a challenging path leading up to this point, so we anticipate a very high level of play from them as they compete for a spot in the semifinals.

Chippa United - we are trusting the home side

In their previous games, Chippa United failed to win any, suffered three defeats to AmaZulu, Orlando Pirates, and Marumo Gallants FC, and playing to draws with Sekhukhune United and SuperSport United. Chippa United was able to score seven goals while allowing five to be scored against them in those matchups. During the current league season, Chippa United has scored one goal in each of their matches on average. In terms of disciplinary actions, the home team has been issued 44 yellow cards but none of the more serious red cards, and they have committed an average of 3.38 fouls per game. This season, Chippa United has an average possession rate of 40.20%, which demonstrates that the team is lacking in some capacity to keep hold of the ball.

Sekhukhune - will not give in easily

In their previous games, Sekhukhune United had one victory against Maritzburg United, two defeats to Cape Town City and Royal AM, and two draws with Chippa United and Golden Arrows. Sekhukhune United was only able to score two goals while giving up four in those meetings. During the current league season, Sekhukhune United scored an average of 0.8 goals per game they played in. In terms of disciplinary actions, the team playing at home was given 43 yellow cards and 3 red cards, for a total of 4.96 fouls committed on average over all of their matches. This season, Sekhukhune United has an average possession percentage of 47.21%, which indicates that the team is apparently unable to keep hold of the ball.

Head-Head Statistics

In the previous two seasons, Chippa United and Sekhukhune have played each other a total of four times, with Chippa United winning two of those matches and the other two ending in draws. In the head-to-head matchups between the two teams, Chippa United scored three goals, while Sekhukhune only managed to score one goal.

Expert Betting Tips

The home side is not performing at a high level, whereas the away squad, Sekhukhune, has been showing some grit of late. However, we are not yet convinced that the visitor will be able to cause Chippa United any harm in this match. A wager on over 2.5 goals may also be taken into consideration given the fact that goals will likely be scored by both teams.