Durban City vs Magesi: Prediction for the Match on September 27, 2025

Durban City vs Magesi: Prediction and odds on the Match on 27 September 2025

Durban City will lock horns against Magesi at the Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday. The Citizens have now managed just one win in their last six games, losing twice and drawing three times, while the Black crocodiles have now remained winless in eight of their nine games this season in all competitions. Who will win? Below is a match preview and well-analysed betting opportunities.

Durban City: form and statistics

Durban City played a goalless draw in their last game against Stellenbosch in a game where they depended solely on their defensive strength. They managed just 38% possession of the ball but limited their opponent to just two shots on target. The Citizens have now managed just one win in their last six games, losing twice and drawing three times. Nevertheless, they have been commendable since the start of the season. They have picked up vital points against the big boys in the league, and no one could have imagined they would perform this way. They started the season with two straight wins and have now managed to remain unbeaten in six of their last eight games. They sit 6th on the table with 12 points in 8 games, having scored 7 goals and conceded 6.

Durban City: Team News and Lineup

Durban City will continue to field the same set of players for this game since their is no injury report from their last match against Stellenbosch. Darren Keet will maintain his spot in between the sticks as they look forward to getting their fourth win of the season.

Durban City Expected Lineup

Keet, Gcaba, Ncanana, Mkhize, Mashego, Maseko, Poggenpoel, Jodwana, Domingo, Koapeng, Mokoena

👤 Head coach: Gavin Hunt

Magesi: form and statistics

Magesi suffered a 1-0 loss to Richards Bay in their last game, managing zero shots on target. Prior to this game, they secured a 2-0 win over Siwelele, with Delano Abrahams and Thabang Sibanyoni making the difference. The Black crocodiles have now remained winless in eight of their nine games this season in all competitions. They sit 13th on the table with six points in eight games, having scored five goals and conceded ten.

Magesi: Team News and Lineup

Just like their hosts, head coach Owen Da Gama will likely continue with his favourite starting eleven in this game, with no fresh injury report from their last match against Richards Bay.

Magesi Expected Lineup

Chipezeze, Abrahams, Mokone, Buthelezi, Mashigo, Masegela, Matima, Mtshali, Makhubu, Mosadi, Sibanyoni

👤 Head coach: Owen Da Gama

Durban City vs Magesi: head-to-head statistics

Durban City and Magesi have met twice in the history of the two clubs. Magesi picked up one win in 2023, in a game that ended 2-1, while Durban City recorded a 2-0 victory in their last game.

Durban City vs Magesi: Betting Tips & Odds

• The Citizens have now managed just one win in their last six games, losing twice and drawing three times, while the Black crocodiles have now remained winless in eight of their nine games this season in all competitions. A draw is available at 2.76 odds on 1xBet;
• Durban City have not scored in four of their last five games, but have scored in all their head-to-head clash against Magesi. 1xBet offers 1.44 odds for the host to score;
• Magesi have not scored in three of their last four games on the road. 1xBet offers 1.85 odds for the visitors to fire blank.

Durban City vs Magesi match prediction, 27 September 2025

Durban City might not have seen many wins this season, yet they have always played to avoid a defeat. Despite gaining promotion this season, they have lost just twice since the start of the season. With this, I expect them to put all their efforts into this game to at least savage a point.

Our match prediction: Half Time Draw at a coefficient of 1.75 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: A draw at a coefficient of 2.76 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: A draw and under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.95 in the Betway bookmaker.