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AmaZulu vs Sekhukhune

South Africa South Africa

MTN 8 Cup Princess Magogo Stadium, Durban
AmaZulu Logo

AmaZulu

Sun, Aug 9, 2026
3 - 4
01:00 PM
Sekhukhune Logo

Sekhukhune

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Match Events

14' Event
Ngwenya T.
Assist: Maqokola A.
44' Event
Mokoane T.
Assist: Khupe G.
46'
Sub
Mahlangu T. In: Ndlovu B.
Out: Mahlangu T.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 3-4. This leg finished 3-4.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
AmaZulu
20%
Draws
52%
Sekhukhune
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Sekhukhune

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Sekhukhune haven't matched AmaZulu's recent run of results.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • AmaZulu have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Sekhukhune, who have won 2 of the last 5 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 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
AmaZulu Clean Sheet 19%
Sekhukhune Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric AmaZulu Sekhukhune
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 13 11
Draws 5 9
Losses 10 9
Goals Scored 1.21 1.03
Goals Conceded 1.04 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 9, 2026 MTN 8 Cup
AmaZulu vs Sekhukhune
3:4
Apr 6, 2026 Betway Premiership
AmaZulu vs Sekhukhune
2:2
Aug 27, 2025 Betway Premiership
Sekhukhune vs AmaZulu
1:1
Feb 19, 2025 Betway Premiership
Sekhukhune vs AmaZulu
4:2
Jan 8, 2025 Betway Premiership
AmaZulu vs Sekhukhune
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

AmaZulu Compare

Top Goalscorer Ngwenya T.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Fielies T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Sekhukhune Compare

Top Goalscorer Mokoane T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Khupe G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

AmaZulu 32 / 100
Sekhukhune 41 / 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 Sekhukhune

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick SEK Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & 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

Games between these two average 4.20 goals.

AmaZulu's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Sekhukhune has conceded goals in 62% of their last 29 outings.

AmaZulu has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

AmaZulu VS Sekhukhune
1.38 Goals Scored 1.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
50% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

AmaZulu

(Home)
09 Aug
AmaZulu
3 : 4
Sekhukhune
01 Aug
Stellenbosch FC
0 : 1
AmaZulu
23 May
Durban City
0 : 1
AmaZulu
16 May
AmaZulu
0 : 1
Kaizer Chiefs
09 May
Orbit College
0 : 0
AmaZulu
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Sekhukhune

(Away)
09 Aug
AmaZulu
3 : 4
Sekhukhune
01 Aug
Sekhukhune
1 : 0
Durban City
25 Jul
Magesi
0 : 1
Sekhukhune
25 Jul
Polokwane City
0 : 1
Sekhukhune
23 May
Sekhukhune
2 : 2
Siwelele
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
AmaZulu 3
Sekhukhune 4
Orlando Pirates 2
Durban City 1
Mamelodi Sundowns 3
Polokwane City 2
Kaizer Chiefs 0
Golden Arrows 1
Semi-finals
Sekhukhune -
Orlando Pirates -
Mamelodi Sundowns -
Golden Arrows -
Final
TBD -
TBD -