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Highbury vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Sekhukhune to see off Highbury

brad-newcomb
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Last updated: 07 Feb 2026

Highbury will face Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup round of 32. Highbury, currently struggling with form, managed an easy 3-0 win in the Nedbank preliminary round but have only one win in their last five fixtures. Sekhukhune United, who reached last season's quarter-finals, are in better form, sitting 5th in the Betway Premiership with solid defenses. Sekhukhune is predicted to secure a win-to-nil victory exploiting Highbury's vulnerabilities. Star players like Bradley Grobler and Vusimuzi Mncube will be crucial for Sekhukhune's success.

Brad Newcomb 07 Feb 2026
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  • Highbury's recent form: 5 defeats in last 8 games.
  • Sekhukhune United: Quarter-finalist last season, solid Premiership form.
  • Prediction: Sekhukhune United to win to nil.
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Sekhukhune United reached the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup last season (Getty Images)

Highbury vs Sekhukhune United Predictions


Highbury performed well in the preliminary round of the Nedbank Cup, but they have been struggling to win their matches lately. Sekhukhune United reached the quarter-finals last season. Sekhukhune United are predicted to win to nil. 

  • Highbury have won 1 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Highbury have scored 5 goals in 5 matches.
  • Highbury have conceded 4 goals in 5 fixtures.
  • Sekhukhune United have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
  • Sekhukhune United have scored 2 goals in 5 games.
  • Sekhukhune United have conceded 3 goals in 5 fixtures.

Head to Head


Highbury and Sekhukhune United will meet in a competitive match for the first time. 

Highbury Form 


Highbury cruised to an easy 3-0 win against Kruger United in the Nedbank Cup preliminary round match last December.  

Highbury are 11th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 20 points from 17 fixtures. They scored 12 goals and conceded 17 in that period. 

Highbury have won one of their last five matches, with two defeats and two draws. They scored five goals and conceded four. 

Highbury must find a way to improve their form when they take on Sekhukhune United in the round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup, as they have been out of sorts in their last eight fixtures, with just one victory, five losses and two draws.

Sekhukhune United Form 


Sekhukhune United reached the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup last season, losing 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in extra time. 

Babina Noko are 5th in the Betway Premiership with 29 points from 17 matches. They scored 17 goals and conceded ten in that period. 

Sekhukhune have won two of their last five fixtures, with two defeats and one draw. They scored two goals and conceded three.

Sekhukhune United did well in the competition last season and will fancy their chances against a Highbury side that has been struggling with form recently.

Team News 


Highbury

Midfielder Yanelisa Nomandela recently revealed the aim of his team is in their Nedbank Cup clash against Sekhukhune United: “This is the first time Highbury has advanced this far in the competition, so we must prove or show that we deserve to be here … My main goal for Saturday’s game is for Highbury to advance to the last 16 stage, as I have never done so … Winning the game on Saturday will be a huge motivational boost for us to get back into the league and win again.”

Menzi Ndwandwe, Tsepo Cetywayo, and Thokozani Ngubane scored in the Nedbank Cup preliminary match against Kruger United. 

Sekhukhune United

Bradley Grobler has scored six goals for his club in the Betway Premiership this season.

Vusimuzi Mncube has been on target with three league goals so far. 

Verdict

Sekhukhune United will exploit the poor recent form of Highbury to secure a win-to-nil victory with a 2-0 score at the final whistle.

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