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Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch FC

South Africa South Africa

Nedbank Cup Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Durban
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Match Events

66' Event
Van Rooi A.
67'
Sub
Dlamini N. In: Msomi S.
Out: Dlamini N.
67'
Sub
Madonsela S. In: Theron B.
Out: Madonsela S.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with Golden Arrows advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

60%
Golden Arrows
22%
Draws
18%
Stellenbosch FC
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Golden Arrows

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Stellenbosch FC haven't matched Golden Arrows's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Golden Arrows a 60% chance of winning this.
  • Golden Arrows have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Stellenbosch FC, who have won 1 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 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
Golden Arrows Clean Sheet 68%
Stellenbosch FC Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Golden Arrows Stellenbosch FC
Matches Played 31 34
Wins 13 11
Draws 7 10
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1 1
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 18, 2026 Betway Premiership
Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch FC
1:1
Feb 21, 2026 Nedbank Cup
Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch FC
1:0
Oct 22, 2025 Betway Premiership
Stellenbosch FC vs Golden Arrows
4:3
May 3, 2025 Betway Premiership
Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch FC
0:3
Sep 18, 2024 Betway Premiership
Stellenbosch FC vs Golden Arrows
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Golden Arrows Compare

Top Goalscorer Van Rooi A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Stellenbosch FC Compare

Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Golden Arrows 68 / 100
Stellenbosch FC 19 / 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
Golden Arrows Stellenbosch FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick GOL Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Golden Arrows has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Golden Arrows found the back of the net in 74% of recent matches (31 games).

Stellenbosch FC let in goals in 74% of their last 34 matches.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Golden Arrows VS Stellenbosch FC
1 Goals Scored 1
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Golden Arrows

(Home)
23 May
Golden Arrows
0 : 0
TS Galaxy
16 May
Chippa Utd.
0 : 2
Golden Arrows
09 May
Golden Arrows
0 : 0
Polokwane City
06 May
AmaZulu
1 : 1
Golden Arrows
24 Apr
Golden Arrows
0 : 0
Siwelele
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Stellenbosch FC

(Away)
23 May
Marumo Gallants
0 : 0
Stellenbosch FC
16 May
Stellenbosch FC
2 : 0
Orbit College
08 May
Durban City
0 : 0
Stellenbosch FC
05 May
Stellenbosch FC
0 : 2
Orlando Pirates
26 Apr
Polokwane City
1 : 0
Stellenbosch FC
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
TS Galaxy-
TBD-
TBD-
Marumo Gallants-
Mamelodi Sundowns-
TBD-
The Bees0
Gomora United1
Cardinals-
TBD-
TBD-
Jacksa Spears-
Vasco Da Gama-
TBD-
TBD-
Luthuli Brigades-
Hungry Lions2
Venda1
Leicesterford City1
Pretoria U.2
Kruger United0
Highbury3
TBD-
Sekhukhune-
SSU M-17-
TBD-
Milford2
Baroka0
Mkhambathi-
TBD-
Lerumo Lions1
Midlands Wanderers0
Golden Arrows-
TBD-
TBD-
Orbit College-
Stellenbosch FC-
TBD-
TBD-
Kaizer Chiefs-
Cape Town City0
Upington City1
TBD-
Magesi-
Durban City-
TBD-
TBD-
Chippa Utd.-
Polokwane City-
TBD-
TBD-
AmaZulu-
Siwelele-
TBD-
TBD-
Richards Bay-
Army Rocket-
TBD-
Black Leopards0
Casric Stars1
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila-
TBD-
TBD-
Orlando Pirates-
1/16-finals
TS Galaxy1
Marumo Gallants0
Mamelodi Sundowns2
Gomora United1
Cardinals2
Jacksa Spears4
Vasco Da Gama4
Luthuli Brigades1
Hungry Lions1
Pretoria U.2
Highbury0
Sekhukhune1
SSU M-171
Milford2
Mkhambathi2
Lerumo Lions1
Golden Arrows3
Orbit College0
Stellenbosch FC2
Kaizer Chiefs1
Upington City1
Magesi0
Durban City1
Chippa Utd.0
Polokwane City1
AmaZulu2
Siwelele3
Richards Bay4
Army Rocket0
Casric Stars3
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila1
Orlando Pirates4
1/8-finals
TS Galaxy2
Mamelodi Sundowns0
Jacksa Spears1
Vasco Da Gama0
Pretoria U.0
Sekhukhune1
Milford3
Mkhambathi0
Golden Arrows1
Stellenbosch FC0
Upington City0
Durban City1
AmaZulu1
Richards Bay0
Casric Stars1
Orlando Pirates0
Quarter-finals
TS Galaxy2
Jacksa Spears0
Sekhukhune2
Milford3
Golden Arrows1
Durban City2
AmaZulu1
Casric Stars2
Semi-finals
TS Galaxy2
Milford1
Durban City1
Casric Stars0
Final
TS Galaxy1
Durban City2