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AmaZulu vs Royal AM Predictions - Extra time needed in KZN derby

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 21 Feb 2024

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AmaZulu vs Royal AM Predictions for Thursday’s Nedbank Cup match (19:00 SAST)
These sides have drawn 5 of their last 7 meetings
Will we see another low-scoring affair in matches involving these teams?

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AmaZulu and Royal AM to play out a tight draw in the Nedbank Cup round of 32 on Thursday (Getty Images).

AmaZulu vs Royal AM Predictions

This could be a very tight and cagey match. Neither side sees many goals in their matches and the stats show they tend to play out stalemates against each other. I’m backing a draw in 90 minutes with a 0-0 correct score tip.
AmaZulu vs Royal AM Predictions
Head to Head
AmaZulu Form & Team News
AmaZulu Predicted Lineup
Royal AM Form & Team News
Royal AM Predicted Lineup

AmaZulu have drawn 5 of their last 7 matches vs Royal AM.
AmaZulu have seen BTTS No in 10 of their last 13 home matches.
Royal AM have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches.
Royal AM have seen BTTS No in their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

These sides have played out five draws in eight meetings. Royal AM have a 2-1 advantage in the other matches.

AmaZulu won 3-0 at home when the teams last met in late December.

AmaZulu Form & Team News

Usuthu went into the mid-season break in good form (WDW). They were beaten in their first match of 2023.

A 1-0 home loss to Mamelodi Sundowns made it three defeats on the bounce. After winning 1-0 at home vs Sekhukhune United, Usuthu drew 1-1 at home again Cape Town Spurs.

They ended last year with a convincing 3-0 win at home over Royal AM. On Saturday, AmaZulu lost 3-1 at Cape Town Spurs despite having 71% possession and 17 shots.

Usuthu may hand winger Augustine Mulenga a start after his return from Chippa United.

Left back Riaan Hanamub is set to replace Sifiso Ngobeni in the XI. The former is back from AFCON duty.

AmaZulu Predicted Lineup

Mzimela; Jooste, Mobara, Mphahlele, Fieles, Hanamub; Brooks, Motshwari, Ngema; Mulenga, Kwem.

Royal AM Form & Team News

Royal AM have steadily improved of late having had a run of two wins in 16 matches. Their last seven league fixtures have brought three wins and two draws.

They won 2-1 at Cape Town Spurs and then 3-2 at home vs Richards Bay in two big relegation tussles. After a 0-0 home draw vs Moroka Swallows, they were thrashed 3-0 at AmaZulu to end 2023.

Thwihli Thwahla played out a 0-0 draw at home to Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday. They only had one shot on target but eked out a point.

Coach John Maduka has captain Lesego Manganyi available at the back after suspension.

Right wingback Shaune Mogaila has departed the club.

Royal AM Predicted Lineup

Nyame; Shezi, Jiyane, Mabuza, Manganyi, Matlaba; Dlamini, Mahlasela; Thikazi, Macuphu, Masuku.

Verdict

AmaZulu v Royal AM

I'm backing this match to end level in 90 minutes with extra time required.

Draw

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