Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC: Prediction for the Match on August 31, 2025

Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 31 August 2025

With back-to-back games without a breakthrough, Marumo Gallants will face off against Polokwane City FC on Sunday at the DR Petrus Molemela Stadium in an attempt to extend their home unbeaten run to five.

Marumo Gallants FC: form and statistics

Last four games: WWLL

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa's side have now gone two games without a win as they suffered another loss against Stellenbosch on the road. Marumo Gallants controlled the game at the early stages and missed the opportunity to convert any of their three shots at goal at the break. The second half began with the hosts asking questions, and a few seconds into the second half, Stellenbosch broke the deadlock. The game never lived up to expectations after the goal, although Marumo Gallants were the better side. 

Marumo Gallants, who finished in the bottom half of the table last campaign, have picked up six points from a combined twelve. Marumo Gallants have also found the back of the net four times while conceding four goals. 

The hosts are unbeaten across their last four games at home, and they’ll be keen to extend the undefeated run against Polokwane City. 

Marumo Gallants Lineup

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa are an excellent team when they want to be, and they operate as a more balanced team. They can defend well and also punish their opponent on counters, especially when they play on their home ground. 

Marumo Gallants Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3)

Washington Arubi—Thabo Ncube, Sikhosana, Chabatsane, Tholang Mabotja—Sithole, Monde, Xola Nhlapo—Daniel Tawanda Msendami, Clifford, Khumalo

Head Coach: Alexandre Lafitte

Polokwane City FC: form and statistics

Last four games: DLWD

The Orange Boys, who have been struggling with consistency in the league, have now gone two games without a defeat. Polokwane City, who were playing at home and started strongly, unfortunately, they couldn’t penetrate the opposition's box. Polokwane City began the second half with the same momentum, and neither of the teams could find the back of the net. They settled for a toothless stalemate as both sides picked a point apiece. 

Polokwane City have managed just a win across their last eleven league games, and they’ll be keen to secure another victory here tomorrow. 

The Orange Boys have picked up five points from a combined twelve, scoring once and conceding a goal. Polokwane City have shown grit and determination on their home turf this season, but have managed a win in the last five matches. 

Polokwane City Lineup

Coach Phuti Johnson Mohafe will probably go with the same team, except Kelepu, who got injured against Durban City. 

Polokwane City Potential Starting Eleven (4-1-4-1)

Brain John Bwire—Manthosi, Mvendela, Motsa, Lebohang Nkaki—Manuel Kambala—Ndamulelo Maphangule, Simon Rabadu, Tshabalala, Letshedi—Sibusiso

Out: Kelepu 

Head Coach: Phuti Johnson Mohafe

Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC: head to head statistics

Polokwane City have won once, while Marumo Gallants have recorded two wins and a game ending in a tie over their last four meetings.

Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• A BTTS has surfaced in six of the last eight Marumo Gallants Betway Premiership games. A BTTS option is also available on the Betway bookmaker for 2.32.
• Polokwane City have scored fewer than two goals in their last ten matches. You can try out a total of under 2.5 goals, available for 1.33 on the Betway bookmaker.
• Marumo Gallants have failed to keep a clean sheet across their last eleven games. You can bet on the away team to score first, and this option is available on 1xbet for 1.76.
• Marumo Gallants have failed to win any of their last two matches on their ground, conceding in all. You can bet on an away win or draw, available on the Betway bookmaker for 1.52.

Marumo Gallants vs Polokwane City FC match prediction 31 August 2025

Polokwane City have lived below their expectations this campaign, with a win since the Betway Premiership began. Even though they have only lost once, they lack spark in front of the goal and rarely create meaningful chances. 

Meanwhile, Marumo Gallants have now lost back-to-back games, failing to score despite firing twenty shots in total. They were the better side against Stellenbosch and deserved a point at least.

The guests struggle to express themselves in front of goal, having gone seven matches with just a goal. Marumo Gallants on the side have been pretty decent on their ground. They have managed one win on their home turf this campaign, and we can guarantee you they’ll not lose tomorrow.

Marumo Gallants are expected to score here, but because football can be unpredictable, I also think the guests might get a goal. 

My match prediction is a HWEH for a coefficient of 1.76 on the 1XBET bookmaker.

My betting tip on this game is for Marumo Gallants to score before the break for a coefficient of 2.33 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

My final betting tip on this game is for Marumo Gallants to win or draw and score more than a goal for a coefficient of 2.16 on the Betway bookmaker. 

Good luck!