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Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Match Preview


Jan 7th features a match where Cape Town City will host Orlando Pirates in a meeting of these two mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. Cape Town City is fresh off their 0-1 loss against SuperSport United. Bradley Grobler scored the first goal for SuperSport United in the 82nd minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Cape Town City was frustrated by SuperSport United’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. SuperSport United ended the match with the shutout victory. Cape Town City is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while 5th placed Orlando Pirates is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns. Mothobi Mvala struck first for Mamelodi Sundowns in the 41st minute, then Mailula added another in the 63rd minute In the end, Orlando Pirates was frustrated by Mamelodi Sundowns’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Mamelodi Sundowns ended the match with the shutout victory. Orlando Pirates is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws each.

Monnapule Saleng has been the most prolific scorer on Orlando Pirates in his last five matches with two goals. Cape Town City hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Thamsanqa Innocent Mkhize and Khanyisa Mayo, and they each have 1 goal.

Tshakhuma vs Maritzburg United Match Preview


January 7th features a match where Tshakhuma plays host to Maritzburg United in a Premier League match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 14th placed Tshakhuma is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Sekhukhune United. Ohizu scored the first goal for Sekhukhune United in the 28th minute, then in the 29th minute, Monde Mphambaniso sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Celimpilo Ngema , but Sekhukhune United kept scoring and walked away with the win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10, while 16th placed Maritzburg United is fresh off their 1-2 loss against TS Galaxy. Djakaridja Traoré struck first for Maritzburg United in the 38th minute, then in the 40th minute, Lindokuhle John Mbatha sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Djakaridja Traoré Finally they completed the comback in the 77th minute on a goal by Djakaridja Traoré to cap off a wild match. Maritzburg United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Maritzburg United won the head to head battle with 1 win.

Maritzburg United hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Friday Samy and Djakaridja Traoré, and they each have 1 goal. Tshakhuma’s most prolific scorer has been Ranga Chivaviro. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Sekhukhune United Match Preview


On Jan 7th, Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United will play a match in Johannesburg in a Premier League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Kaizer Chiefs recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Golden Arrows. Bonfilscaleb Bimenyimana scored the first goal for Kaizer Chiefs in the 14th minute, then Edmilson Gabriel Dove added another in the 37th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Golden Arrows couldn’t manage to score, and Kaizer Chiefs took the shutout win. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Kaizer Chiefs should be reasonably happy with their performance, while 12th placed Sekhukhune United is fresh off their 3-2 win against Tshakhuma. Chibuike Ohizu scored the first goal for Sekhukhune United in the 28th minute, then in the 29th minute, Monde Mphambaniso sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Celimpilo Ngema , but luckily for Sekhukhune United it didn’t end there. They were able to keep scoring to earn themselves the victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Kaizer Chiefs won the head to head battle with 2 wins.

Sepana Letsoalo has been the most effective weapon for Sekhukhune United lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches. Bimenyimana has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the attacker has scored four goals for Kaizer Chiefs.

Golden Arrows vs SuperSport United Match Preview


Jan 7th features a match where Golden Arrows plays host to SuperSport United in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, a perfect day for football. 10th placed Golden Arrows is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Kaizer Chiefs. Bonfilscaleb Bimenyimana struck first for Kaizer Chiefs in the 14th minute on a feed from Keagan Dolly, then Edmilson Gabriel Dove added another in the 37th minute on a feed from Bimenyimana At the end of 90 a dissapointed Golden Arrows couldn’t manage to score, and Kaizer Chiefs took the shutout win. Golden Arrows is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while 2nd placed SuperSport United is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Cape Town City. Bradley Grobler scored the first goal for SuperSport United in the 82nd minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Cape Town City couldn’t muster any offence and SuperSport United ran away with the shutout win. SuperSport United is on a hot streak lately, with 7 wins in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win apiece.

Grobler has been the most effective weapon for SuperSport United lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches. Golden Arrows’s most prolific scorer has been Ryan Moon. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.

Maccabi Netanya vs Bnei Sakhnin Match Preview


Week 17 brings us a match on Jan 7th where Bnei Sakhnin and Maccabi Netanya will play a match in Netanya in a meeting of these two evenly matched Ligat ha’Al teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Maccabi Netanya recorded a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Alen Ožbolt struck first for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 41st minute, then Omri Gandelman tied it up for Maccabi Netanya in the 56th minute earning them at least the one point. Maccabi Netanya is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 9th placed Bnei Sakhnin, recorded a 1-2 loss against Hapoel Haifa. Serdal scored the first goal for Hapoel Haifa in the 36th minute, then Guy Melamed tied it up for Bnei Sakhnin in the 68th minute on a feed from Taleb Tawatha. Bnei Sakhnin looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 6 points in their last 10 matches.

Maccabi Netanya and Bnei Sakhnin last played eachother at the Doha Stadium on Sat Sep 10th. Bnei Sakhnin and Maccabi Netanya battled to a 0-0 draw. Neither Bnei Sakhnin nor Maccabi Netanya could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 11 and 9 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,.

Bnei Sakhnin is fortunate enough to have Guy Melamed in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored 4 goals. Igor Zlatanović has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored four goals for Maccabi Netanya.

Hapoel Katamon vs Beitar Jerusalem Match Preview


In a weekend match in week 17, on Sat Jan 7th, Hapoel Katamon will host Beitar Jerusalem at Teddi Malcha Stadium in a meeting of these two Ligat ha’Al teams in the anticipated Jerusalem derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which is great football weather. Hapoel Katamon sits at 4th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Ashdod. Jordan Sebban scored the first goal for Ashdod in the 69th minute, then Guy Badash tied it up for Hapoel Katamon in the 3rd minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Hapoel Katamon at least a draw. Hapoel Katamon is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while beitar Jerusalem is fresh off their 3-2 win against Sektzia Nes Tziona. Yoan Stoyanov struck first for Sektzia Nes Tziona in the 6th minute, but T. Zai got the equalizer for Beitar Jerusalem in the 24th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 32nd minute on a goal by Ion Nicolaescu to cap off a wild match. Beitar Jerusalem is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.

Hapoel Katamon and Beitar Jerusalem last played eachother at the Teddi Malcha Stadium on the 12th of September. Hapoel Katamon won by a score of 1 to 0. Eloge Yao scored the first goal for Hapoel Katamon in the 10th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Beitar Jerusalem couldn’t muster any offence and Hapoel Katamon ran away with the shutout win.

Ion Nicolaescu has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored six goals for Beitar Jerusalem. Jordan Botaka and Ondřej Bačo are the top scorers for Hapoel Katamon in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.

Linas-Montlhery vs Lens Match Preview


January 7th features a match where Linas-Montlhery hosts Lens in a Coupe de France match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, a perfect day for football. Linas-Montlhery has not played yet this season, while lens is fresh off their 3-1 win against Paris Saint Germain. Przemysław Frankowski struck first for Lens in the 5th minute, then Hugo Ekitike got the equalizer for Paris Saint Germain in the 8th minute on a feed from Nordi Mukiele. Lens looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches.

This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.

Lens’s most prolific scorer has been Alexis Claude Maurice. The French midfielder has netted three goals over the last five matches. Linas-Montlhery is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Pascal Leno and Bouvil each having 2 goals in their last five.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Match Preview


On Saturday Jan 7th, in week 17, Fiorentina plays host to Sassuolo in a Serie A match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, a perfect day for football. 10th placed Fiorentina is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Milan. Rafael Leão struck first for Milan in the 2nd minute on a feed from Olivier Giroud, then Antonín Barák got the equalizer for Fiorentina in the 28th minute on a feed from Jonathan Ikoné. Fiorentina is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while sassuolo is fresh off their 0-3 loss against Bologna. Michel Aebischer struck first for Bologna in the 30th minute on a feed from Jhon Lucumi, then Marko Arnautović added another in the 50th minute In the end, Sassuolo was frustrated by Bologna’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Bologna ended the match with the shutout victory. Sassuolo looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.

These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Sassuolo won the head to head battle with 1 win.

Sassuolo is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Andrea Pinamonti and Kristian Thorstvedt each only have 1 goal in their last five. Fiorentina has been fortunate! In the last 5 matches, both Antonín Barák and Jonathan Ikoné are on scoring streaks. They have each scored 4 goals for Fiorentina and look to continue their dominance.

Hatayspor vs Antalyaspor Match Preview


In this week 18 match on Jan 7th, Hatayspor and Antalyaspor will play a match in Hatay in a clash of the Super Lig. In their last match, Hatayspor recorded a 2-2 draw against Ümraniyespor. Ayoub El Kaabi struck first for Hatayspor in the 24th minute, then Durel Avounou tied it up for Ümraniyespor in the 39th minute on a feed from Yonathan Alexander Del Valle Rodriguez . With 17 points in their last 10 matches Hatayspor should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, Antalyaspor recorded a 1-2 loss against Fenerbahçe. Haji Wright struck first for Antalyaspor in the 14th minute on a feed from Güray Vural, but Michy Batshuayi got the equalizer for Fenerbahçe in the 55th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 62nd minute on a penalty goal by Michy Batshuayi. Antalyaspor looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.

Hakan Özmert and Admir Mehmedi are the top scorers for Antalyaspor in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats. Hatayspor’s most prolific scorer has been Ayoub El Kaabi. He has netted two goals over the last five matches.

Mallorca vs Real Valladolid Match Preview


On Jan 7th, Mallorca hosts Real Valladolid at Iberostar Estadi in a clash of these two closely matched La Liga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Mallorca sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against Getafe. Borja Mayoral struck first for Getafe in the 51st minute on a feed from Enes Ünal, then Borja Mayoral added another in the 78th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Mallorca couldn’t manage to score, and Getafe took the shutout win. Mallorca is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while real Valladolid is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Real Madrid. Karim Benzema scored the first goal for Real Madrid in the 83rd minute from the penalty spot, then Karim Benzema added another in the 89th minute on a feed from Eduardo Camavinga At the end of 90 a dissapointed Real Valladolid couldn’t manage to score, and Real Madrid took the shutout win. Real Valladolid is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.

This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season.

Real Valladolid’s top weapon lately has been Sergio León, who has two goals in the last five matches. For Mallorca, their top scorers are Ángel and Abdón Prats, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches

Javier Aguirre Onaindía’s squad will be without Martin Valjent, Ruiz de Galarreta and Gaya Martinez, while Kenedy, Anuar, Javier Sánchez, Escudero, Mickael Malsa and Luis Pérez are unavailable to play for Juan José Rojo Martín’s team.