Magesi FC vs Golden Arrows Prediction and Betting Tips on March 15, 2025
Game Prediction
Magesi FC will host Golden Arrows on March 14, 2025, in the Premier Soccer League at 17:30 GMT. The home side continues their fight to escape the relegation zone, while the visiting team aims to consolidate their mid-table position.
Magesi FC vs Golden Arrows Key Stats & Trends
Magesi FC won 2 of their last 5 league games.
The home team averages 0.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Magesi have won 30% of their last 5 matches.
Golden Arrows won only 1 of their last 5 league games.
The away side scores an average of 0.6 goals per game while conceding 1.8.
Arrows have earned 1.2 points in their last 5 away games.
Magesi FC vs Golden Arrows Recent Form
Magesi FC remains in a tense battle to avoid relegation, with the team sitting 14th just above the danger zone with 20 points in 22 games, that is an average of 0.9 points per game. After securing a crucial 1-0 win against Richards Bay last week, they will be looking to build momentum at home. Coach Owen Da Gama and his men lost 3 of their last 5 games, winning 2.
Golden Arrows, meanwhile, have had a mixed run of results but are comfortably placed in the mid-table. They currently sit 9th in the standings with 24 points out of 18 games, which is a 1.3 points per game on average. However, the team won only 1 (away vs Polokwane City) of their last 5 games and that was the first for coachManqoba Mngqithi since. They had 2 losses and 2 draws in the same period.
Form
Magesi: L-L-W-L-W
Golden Arrows: L-D-L-D-W
Injury & Team News
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Magesi head coach Owen Da Gama praised his team's fighting spirit and urged them to continue this way to win their fight for top-flight survival. However, he bemoaned the amount of players out with injuries in his squad. "We have been unfortunate with injuries. One of our best players [Wonderboy] Makhubu is out, and [so are a few] other players...If we can get a little bit of consistency and injured players return, I think it will be a better thing", he said.
Meanwhile, Golden Arrows coachManqoba Mngqithi insisted on the fact that his players should not take their rank on the table as granted as anything can change until the end of the season.“There are no easy games at this stage of the season...The important thing is for us to keep our feet on the ground, stay humble and not get carried away because there’s still a lot of work to do playing-wise and organisationally", he said.
Predicted Line-ups
Magesi FC possible line-up:Chipezeze, Mokone, Mokone, Makgoga, Abrahams, Darpo, Mekoa, Mashigo, Masegela, Chirambadare
Golden Arrows possible line-up: Watenga, Theron, Shitolo, Cross, Cele, Zwane, Diabini, Mtanti, Mutizwa, Nguse, Moon
Magesi FC vs Golden Arrows Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Despite Golden Arrows enjoying a better position on the table than their opponents, the bookmakers see Magesi as the favorites with a 2.32 winning odds, and a 40% probability. On the other hand, the draw market is available at 2.88, with a 32% probability. Moreover, an away win for Golden Arrows is priced at 3.28, with a 28% probability.
Correct Score Prediction: Magesi FC 1-0 Golden Arrows
Considering the odds and the recent form of both teams, the game is likely to be a low-scoring one. So, we predict a 1-0 home win for Magesi, a result which will be a major upset forMngqithi and his men.
Players to Watch: Rademeyer - Mutizwa
Kayden Rademeyer is having a growing influence at Magesi recently. With 13 games now in the league, the 25-year old South African left-back will play a vital role in defending but also driving the ball forward to help his side's attack line.
Knox Mutizwa can be the main man for Golden Arrows in their remaining games before the end of the season. The South-African forward scored his first league goal last week when he grabbed the winner for his team away in Polokwane. He will be eager to continue his run and help his side climb the table.
Expert Tip:Double Chance - Magesi win or draw
With these kind of games, it is always better to have two options. In case the one does not work out, the second will probably fit in. If you are doubtful of a Magesi home win, you can bet on Double chance with a draw available at 2.88, as revealed above.
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