AmaZulu vs Cape Town City Predictions & Tips - Benni McCarthy to haunt former club again

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 09 Aug 2021

Ralph Staniforth 09 Aug 2021

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AmaZulu vs Cape Town City Predictions for Sunday’s MTN8 cup quarter-final
This match is being played at 16:00 GMT at Moses Mabhida Stadium
Can McCarthy get AmaZulu off to a winning start?
AmaZulu have won 6 of their last 8 matches
Tips, preview, stats & team news

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AmaZulu vs Cape Town City Predictions

AmaZulu had a superb campaign last time out thanks to a very solid backline. City should improve under Eric Tinkler but still haven’t solved their lack of a ruthless striker. I am tipping a low scoring match with AmaZulu to progress to the semis.

AmaZulu vs Cape Town City Predictions
Head to Head
AmaZulu Form
AmaZulu Team News
Cape Town City Form
Cape Town City Team News
AmaZulu vs Cape Town City FAQ

AmaZulu have won 6 of their last 8 matches (Premier Soccer League).
AmaZulu have seen BTTS No in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Premier Soccer League).
Cape Town City have lost 2 of their last 3 away matches (Premier Soccer League).
Cape Town City have seen BTTS No in 4 of their last 6 away matches (Premier Soccer League).

Head to Head

These sides have met on nine previous occasions with AmaZulu holding a 5-2 advantage with two draws.

They last met in April as AmaZulu won 5-1 in Cape Town after a superb performance.

AmaZulu Form

Usuthu had an amazing season last time out under Benni McCarthy as they finished second and qualified for the CAF Champions League. They won 12 out of 14 matches between late January and early May.

AmaZulu had a disappointing end to the season as they lost 1-0 to Baroka and 1-0 to Orlando Pirates. A 1-0 win against Swallows and 0-0 draw at Maritzburg completed the campaign.

AmaZulu have played their preseason friendlies behind closed doors and their results have not been made public.

AmaZulu Team News

Usuthu have had a relatively quiet transfer window. Left back Sibusiso Mabiliso has departed the club so new addition Philani Zulu could play in that role.

Veteran midfielder Keagan Buchanan has arrived and could anchor midfield whilst 34 year old Lehlohonolo Majoro could continue up front.

Cape Town City Form

City finished seventh in the PSL last season. They had an inconsistent campaign that saw Jan Olde Riekerink sacked in May.

After a 5-1 thrashing against AmaZulu, City lost 1-0 at TS Galaxy to seal Riekerink’s fate. Goalless stalemates followed at Bloemfontein Celtic and against Maritzburg United.

After Eric Tinkler was appointed as coach, City beat Black Leopards 3-1 in his first match. City were thrashed 3-0 at Mamelodi Sundowns on the final day in a very poor performance.

Cape Town City Team News

City have released striker Justin Shonga so Tashreeq Morris could lead the line.

Coach Eric Tinkler has signed goalkeeper Darren Keet to replace Peter Leeuwenburgh but he is out injured. Edmilson Dove is fit again at left back after long-term injury.

Verdict

The odds are not available for this fixture. Once it is we will be looking at the BTTS No market and AmaZulu win to nil.

AmaZulu vs Cape Town City FAQ

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.