Three points will be up for grabs as Moroka Swallows and Cape Town City draw swords at the Dobsonville Stadium on Wednesday. Which of these teams will reign supreme at the end of this Premier Soccer League match?
Preparing for tomorrow's battle with The Birds!
🆚 Moroka Swallows
🗓 Wednesday 9 August
🏆 #DStvPrem
⌚️ 15:00PM
🏟 Dobsonville Stadium
📺 Televised#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/i8TqTwR4So— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) August 8, 2023
Swallows vs Cape Town City probable lineups
Moroka Swallows
Goalkeeper: Daniel Akpeyi.
Defenders: Bongani Sam, Junaid Sait, Keegan Allan, Keenan Phillips.
Midfielders: Lantshene Phalane, Andile Jali, Mthokozisi Shwabule, Dumisani Zuma, Tshediso Patjie.
Strikers: Kagiso Malinga.
Cape Town City
Goalkeeper: Darren Keet.
Defenders: Mark Van Heerden, Keanu Cupido, Thamsanqa Mkhize.
Midfielders: Darwin Gonzalez, Thato Tsiliso Mokeke, Ambina Fidele Brice, Jaedin Rhodes.
Strikers: Taahir Goedeman, Khanyisa Erick Mayo, Juan Camilo Zapata.
Moroka Swallows vs Cape Town City confirmed lineups
Moroka Swallows
Cape Town City
*Lineups will be automatically updated shortly after they're released
Moroka Swallows vs Cape Town City predictions
Prediction 1: Cape Town City to win
We would like to point out that Cape Town City kicked off their new PSL campaign with a 1-0 victory over Polokwane last weekend. They are now on a three-match winning streak, with no losses in their last five matches; a run that stretches back to their previous season. To be fair, Moroka Swallows are also unbeaten in their last five games. However, it may interest you to know that Cape Town City have had Moroka Swallows' number in recent years; they have three wins in the last four clashes between these sides, losing just once in their last seven encounters. Taking everything into account, we are leaning towards the visitors for the victory.
Prediction 2: BTTS – No
For our second Moroka Swallows vs Cape Town City prediction, let's take a look at the ‘both teams to score' market. These teams have met a fair few times, and those clashes have mostly been one-sided in goal-scoring terms. In fact, at least one team failed to score in four of the last six meetings between Moroka Swallows and Cape Town City. It's also worth mentioning that Cape Town City did not concede a single goal in their last four matches; considering both teams scored in just two of Moroka Swallows' last nine games, we shouldn't expect goals at both ends.
Prediction 3: Under 2.5 total goals
We've already established that Cape Town City did not concede any goals in their last four matches. That said, it's no surprise that their matches have mostly been low-scoring. As a matter of fact, Cape Town City's last four matches have seen just one goal scored per game on average, and all of those matches went below the 2.5 goal mark. In like manner, seven of Moroka Swallows' last nine games featured less than three goals; and for this reason we are taking the under 2.5 goals option for today's match.
Moroka Swallows recent form
Moroka Swallows played out a 1-1 draw at Lamontville in their season opener last week; and with that in mind, they have no losses in their last five matches across all competitions. Steve Komphela's side will set their sights on their first win of the season as they welcome Cape Town City to the Dobsonville Stadium.
Cape Town City recent form
On the other hand, Cape Town City defeated Polokwane by a lone goal last weekend, extending their winning streak to three games. Eric Tinkler's lads will look to maintain their 100 percent record as they take on Moroka Swallows on Wednesday.
Premier Soccer League🇿🇦: MD1
Cape Town City FC 1-0 Polokwane City
Brice Ambina🇨🇲 is awarded the #DStvPrem Man of the Match🏆. The U23 Indomitable lion starts strong in Midfield for @CapeTownCityFC pic.twitter.com/ZjpPn4AHLh— The Sports Cliq (@thesportscliq) August 6, 2023
Where to watch Moroka Swallows vs Cape Town City live on TV
There are no streaming options for this match at the moment, but you can check back for updates.
This article was most recently revised and updated 10 months ago
