Sport Picks
Moroka Swallows vs Durban City
South Africa
Nedbank Cup 2017/2018 
Match Events
2'
2'
Fileccia A.
34'
34'
Mashego T.
98'
98'
Fileccia A.
AI Match Summary
Durban City in this Nedbank Cup 2017/2018 matchup, with the score ending 1-3 — backing the pre-match view that favored Durban City.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
39%
30%
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
65%
/ Medium Confidence
- Durban City have won more games recently than Moroka Swallows.
- 39% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Knockout football tends to sharpen focus — no second leg to fall back on.
- 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 25%
Over 2.5 Goals 17%
Over 3.5 Goals 0%
Over 4.5 Goals 0%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.8%
Moroka Swallows Clean Sheet 21%
Durban City Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Moroka Swallows | Durban City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 31 |
| Wins | 4 | 14 |
| Draws | 9 | 7 |
| Losses | 17 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 0 | 1.13 |
| Goals Conceded | 0 | 0.5 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Feb 10, 2018 Nedbank Cup
Moroka Swallows vs Durban City
1:3
May 1, 2015 Betway Premiership
Moroka Swallows vs Durban City
1:0
Nov 26, 2014 Betway Premiership
Durban City vs Moroka Swallows
1:2
Feb 28, 2014 Betway Premiership
Durban City vs Moroka Swallows
1:0
Sep 21, 2013 Betway Premiership
Moroka Swallows vs Durban City
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Moroka Swallows Compare
Top Goalscorer Mashego T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0
Avg xA / game 0
Durban City Compare
Top Goalscorer Fileccia A.
2 Goals Assists Leader Kunene M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Moroka Swallows 32 / 100
Durban City 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
Moroka Swallows Durban City
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick DUR 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
Moroka Swallows scored in 67% of their last 30 games.
Games between these two average 2.20 goals.
Defensive concern: Durban City conceded in 58% of 31 recent games.
Moroka Swallows has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
- VS Durban City
0 Goals Scored 1.13
0 Goals Conceded 0.5
0% Over 1.5 50%
0% Over 2.5 13%
0% Over 3.5 0%
Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/32-finals
Durban City-
TBD-
TBD-
Moroka Swallows-
Happy Wanderers-
TBD-
Pretoria U.0
Royal Eagles FC3
Richards Bay2
Witbank1
TBD-
Bloemfontein Young Tigers-
Supersport Utd-
TBD-
TBD-
Royal AM-
Cape Town City-
TBD-
TBD-
Bidvest Wits-
Cape Town Spurs-
TBD-
TBD-
Orlando Pirates-
EC Bees-
TBD-
TBD-
Mariveni United-
Cape Town All Stars2
Marumo Gallants0
TBD-
Mamelodi Sundowns-
Kaizer Chiefs-
TBD-
TBD-
Golden Arrows-
Highlands2
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila1
Mbombela0
Stellenbosch FC3
Steenberg United-
TBD-
TBD-
Orbit College-
Platinum Stars-
TBD-
TBD-
Baroka-
Ubuntu Cape Town FC2
Jomo Cosmos1
TBD-
Polokwane City-
Mthatha Bucks2
Uthongathi1
TBD-
AmaZulu-
Chippa Utd.-
TBD-
TBD-
Phiva Young Stars-
Super Eagles3
Black Leopards0
TBD-
Free State Stars-
1/16-finals
Durban City3
Moroka Swallows1
Happy Wanderers0
Royal Eagles FC1
Richards Bay5
Bloemfontein Young Tigers0
Supersport Utd1
Royal AM2
Cape Town City1
Bidvest Wits0
Cape Town Spurs0
Orlando Pirates2
EC Bees3
Mariveni United1
Cape Town All Stars0
Mamelodi Sundowns1
Kaizer Chiefs3
Golden Arrows0
Highlands0
Stellenbosch FC1
Steenberg United3
Orbit College1
Platinum Stars0
Baroka1
Ubuntu Cape Town FC3
Polokwane City2
Mthatha Bucks2
AmaZulu3
Chippa Utd.2
Phiva Young Stars0
Super Eagles1
Free State Stars2
1/8-finals
Durban City2
Royal Eagles FC1
Richards Bay1
Royal AM3
Cape Town City1
Orlando Pirates0
EC Bees1
Mamelodi Sundowns2
Kaizer Chiefs2
Stellenbosch FC1
Steenberg United0
Baroka2
Ubuntu Cape Town FC3
AmaZulu2
Chippa Utd.1
Free State Stars2
Quarter-finals
Durban City2
Royal AM1
Cape Town City1
Mamelodi Sundowns2
Kaizer Chiefs1
Baroka0
Ubuntu Cape Town FC1
Free State Stars2
Semi-finals
Durban City3
Mamelodi Sundowns1
Kaizer Chiefs0
Free State Stars2
Final
Durban City0
Free State Stars1