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Pretoria U. vs Sekhukhune

South Africa South Africa

Nedbank Cup
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Match Events

5'
Mojela L. B.
22'
Mabaso A.
32'
Mncube V.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 0-1. The second leg ended 0-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Pretoria U.
35%
Draws
32%
Sekhukhune
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

33% / Low Confidence
  • Pretoria U. haven't matched Sekhukhune's recent run of results.
  • Pretoria U. are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Sekhukhune arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Sekhukhune, who have won 1 of the last 3 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 65%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Pretoria U. Clean Sheet 68%
Sekhukhune Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Pretoria U. Sekhukhune
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 10 12
Draws 7 8
Losses 13 10
Goals Scored 1.27 1.1
Goals Conceded 1.43 1.2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.42 1.42
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 22, 2026 Nedbank Cup
Pretoria U. vs Sekhukhune
0:1
Mar 13, 2021 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Pretoria U. vs Sekhukhune
0:0
Jan 30, 2021 Motsepe Foundation Championship
Sekhukhune vs Pretoria U.
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Pretoria U. Compare

Avg xG / game 1.09
Avg xA / game 0.71

Sekhukhune Compare

Top Goalscorer Letlapa V.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.29
Avg xA / game 0.79

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Pretoria U. 95 / 100
Sekhukhune 10 / 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
Pretoria U. Sekhukhune

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Pretoria U. Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or 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

Pretoria U. found the back of the net in 63% of recent matches (30 games).

Sekhukhune has conceded goals in 63% of their last 30 outings.

Pretoria U. has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.00 goals per match.

Scoring Trends

Pretoria U. VS Sekhukhune
1.83 Goals Scored 1.5
1.33 Goals Conceded 1
67% Over 1.5 63%
33% Over 2.5 25%
33% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Pretoria U.

(Home)
19 Sept
Upington City
3 : 3
Pretoria U.
12 Sept
Pretoria U.
0 : 0
Orbit College
05 Sept
Venda
0 : 2
Pretoria U.
29 Aug
Pretoria U.
0 : 2
Midlands Wanderers
22 Aug
Hope FC
1 : 0
Pretoria U.
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Sekhukhune

(Away)
19 Sept
Richards Bay
2 : 3
Sekhukhune
11 Sept
Stellenbosch FC
1 : 1
Sekhukhune
05 Sept
Sekhukhune
0 : 0
TS Galaxy
29 Aug
Orlando Pirates
3 : 0
Sekhukhune
25 Aug
Orlando Pirates
2 : 0
Sekhukhune
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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