Polokwane City vs Cape Town City | Prediction | Premier Soccer League | 17/05

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17 May 2025 09:00

Polokwane City and Cape Town City face each other in an official match of the 2024/25 Premier Soccer League season. The game takes place at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium (Polokwane (Pietersburg)) on Saturday, 17/05/2025, at 14:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared prediction for Polokwane City vs Cape Town City, based on in-depth study and analysis of both teams' probabilities. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free predictions for today. Find more Premier Soccer League predictions by clicking the link.

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Our prediction is: Polokwane City to score first

For the Polokwane City vs Cape Town City match, let's take a detour from the traditional betting markets and instead take a look at the second markets, which hold better value if you know where to look.

Specifically, we're tipping Polokwane City to score first. With Polokwane City's excellent track record, we expect to see them charging out of the gates and getting the first goal.

Our prediction is: Polokwane City win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Polokwane City's favour.

We recommend betting on Polokwane City to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

How Polokwane City arrives for the match

Polokwane City comes into the match having played 26 games in the Premier Soccer League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.27 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2024/25 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses.

Polokwane City's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Premier Soccer League, averaging 0.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.71.

The offense system of Polokwane City is led by Lebohang Petrus Nkaki as the top scorer of the season. The South African Midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tlou Nkwe, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 0.89.

Polokwane City's Latest Results

How Cape Town City arrives for the match

On the other hand, Cape Town City comes into the match having played 26 games in the Premier Soccer League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 0.88 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2024/25 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 5 draws, and 16 losses.

Cape Town City's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Premier Soccer League, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.48.

The offense system of Cape Town City is led by Darwin Jesús González Mendoza as the top scorer of the season. The Venezuelan Midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Haashim Domingo, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.19 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.

Cape Town City's Latest Results

Both Teams in the Standings

To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.

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Data and Statistics for Polokwane City vs Cape Town City

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Polokwane City

Home

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Cape Town City

Away

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Points & Results

1.27
PPG
0.88
31%
Wins
23%
35%
First to Score
27%

Goals Scored & Conceded

0.73
Scored/game
0.50
0.88
Conceded/game
1.19
1.25
xG
1.16
1.34
xGA
1.36

Trends

31%
Both Score
23%
35%
Clean Sheet
31%
46%
Failed to Score
58%

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Facts and Curiosities for Polokwane City vs Cape Town City

The bookmakers place Polokwane City as the favorite to win the match, with a 37% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:

Polokwane City - 2.7.
Draw - 3.13.
Cape Town City - 3.44.

The last match between the teams took place on 27/11/2024, in the Premier Soccer League, and Cape Town City won the match. The final score was 1-0.

Updated: 25 Oct 2026