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AmaZulu vs Real Native

South Africa South Africa

Nedbank Cup Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
1 - 2
01:00 PM
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Match Events

12' Event
Thikazi M.
Assist: Skelem L.
23'
Hlangabeza S.
34'
Sub
Johnson D. In: Ofori R.
Out: Johnson D.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-2. The second leg ended 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

39%
AmaZulu
15%
Draws
46%
Real Native
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Real Native

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Real Native carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
  • Real Native arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Real Native, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
AmaZulu Clean Sheet 14%
Real Native Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric AmaZulu Real Native
Matches Played 29 33
Wins 14 16
Draws 6 10
Losses 9 7
Goals Scored 1.21 1.52
Goals Conceded 0.93 0.91
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 7, 2026 Nedbank Cup
AmaZulu vs Real Native
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

AmaZulu Compare

Top Goalscorer Ekstein H.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Real Native Compare

Top Goalscorer Thikazi M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Chauke D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

AmaZulu 35 / 100
Real Native 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
AmaZulu Real Native

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Real Native Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

AmaZulu scored in 69% of their last 29 games.

Defensive concern: Real Native conceded in 61% of 33 recent games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

AmaZulu has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

AmaZulu VS Real Native
1.38 Goals Scored 2
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
50% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

AmaZulu

(Home)
15 Aug
AmaZulu
2 : 0
Siwelele
12 Aug
AmaZulu
1 : 1
Orlando Pirates
09 Aug
AmaZulu
3 : 4
Sekhukhune
01 Aug
Stellenbosch FC
0 : 1
AmaZulu
23 May
Durban City
0 : 1
AmaZulu
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Real Native

(Away)
21 Aug
Real Native
2 : 1
Cape Town City
17 May
Real Native
3 : 1
Gomora United
10 May
Upington City
0 : 2
Real Native
01 May
Real Native
2 : 0
Baroka
25 Apr
Leicesterford City
2 : 1
Real Native
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
TS Galaxy -
TBD -
TBD -
Marumo Gallants -
Mamelodi Sundowns -
TBD -
The Bees 0
Gomora United 1
Cardinals -
TBD -
TBD -
Jacksa Spears -
Vasco Da Gama -
TBD -
TBD -
Luthuli Brigades -
Hungry Lions 2
Venda 1
Leicesterford City 1
Pretoria U. 2
Kruger United 0
Highbury 3
TBD -
Sekhukhune -
SSU M-17 -
TBD -
Milford 2
Baroka 0
Mkhambathi -
TBD -
Lerumo Lions 1
Midlands Wanderers 0
Golden Arrows -
TBD -
TBD -
Orbit College -
Stellenbosch FC -
TBD -
TBD -
Kaizer Chiefs -
Cape Town City 0
Upington City 1
TBD -
Magesi -
Durban City -
TBD -
TBD -
Chippa Utd. -
Polokwane City -
TBD -
TBD -
AmaZulu -
Siwelele -
TBD -
TBD -
Richards Bay -
Army Rocket -
TBD -
Black Leopards 0
Real Native 1
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila -
TBD -
TBD -
Orlando Pirates -
1/16-finals
TS Galaxy 1
Marumo Gallants 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 2
Gomora United 1
Cardinals 2
Jacksa Spears 4
Vasco Da Gama 4
Luthuli Brigades 1
Hungry Lions 1
Pretoria U. 2
Highbury 0
Sekhukhune 1
SSU M-17 1
Milford 2
Mkhambathi 2
Lerumo Lions 1
Golden Arrows 3
Orbit College 0
Stellenbosch FC 2
Kaizer Chiefs 1
Upington City 1
Magesi 0
Durban City 1
Chippa Utd. 0
Polokwane City 1
AmaZulu 2
Siwelele 3
Richards Bay 4
Army Rocket 0
Real Native 3
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1
Orlando Pirates 4
1/8-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Mamelodi Sundowns 0
Jacksa Spears 1
Vasco Da Gama 0
Pretoria U. 0
Sekhukhune 1
Milford 3
Mkhambathi 0
Golden Arrows 1
Stellenbosch FC 0
Upington City 0
Durban City 1
AmaZulu 1
Richards Bay 0
Real Native 1
Orlando Pirates 0
Quarter-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Jacksa Spears 0
Sekhukhune 2
Milford 3
Golden Arrows 1
Durban City 2
AmaZulu 1
Real Native 2
Semi-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Milford 1
Durban City 1
Real Native 0
Final
TS Galaxy 1
Durban City 2