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Pretoria U. vs Sekhukhune

South Africa South Africa

Nedbank Cup
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Match Events

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

AI Match Summary

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

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Pretoria U.
30%
Draws
34%
Sekhukhune
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Pretoria U.

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Sekhukhune haven't matched Pretoria U.'s recent run of results.
  • Pretoria U. are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Pretoria U. 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 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Pretoria U. Clean Sheet 16%
Sekhukhune Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Pretoria U. Sekhukhune
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 10 9
Draws 8 10
Losses 12 10
Goals Scored 1.5 1.13
Goals Conceded 1.88 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.88 1.38

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 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Sekhukhune Compare

Top Goalscorer Letlapa V.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Pretoria U. 36 / 100
Sekhukhune 33 / 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 Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
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 70% of recent matches (30 games).

Sekhukhune has conceded goals in 66% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 1.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Pretoria U. remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Pretoria U. VS Sekhukhune
1.5 Goals Scored 1.13
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Pretoria U.

(Home)
17 May
Pretoria U.
6 : 2
Midlands Wanderers
10 May
Milford
2 : 0
Pretoria U.
02 May
Pretoria U.
0 : 1
Lerumo Lions
25 Apr
Upington City
2 : 2
Pretoria U.
22 Apr
Hungry Lions
4 : 2
Pretoria U.
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Sekhukhune

(Away)
25 Jul
Magesi
0 : 1
Sekhukhune
25 Jul
Polokwane City
0 : 1
Sekhukhune
23 May
Sekhukhune
2 : 2
Siwelele
16 May
Richards Bay
1 : 1
Sekhukhune
10 May
Sekhukhune
0 : 2
Kaizer Chiefs
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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