Milford vs Mkhambathi Predictions - Milford to edge Mkhambathi in Nedbank Cup clash

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 20 Feb 2026

Brad Newcomb 20 Feb 2026

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Milford FC recently won on penalties in the Round of 32.
Mkhambathi scored a last-minute winner to advance in the Nedbank Cup.
Milford are predicted to win with BTTS.

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Milford are top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship (Getty Images)

Milford won a penalty shootout in the previous round of the Nedbank Cup, but they have been in excellent form this season. Mkhambathi scored a late winner to book their place in the Round of 16. Milford are predicted to win with BTTS.

Milford have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Milford have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
Milford have conceded 5 goals in 5 fixtures.
Mkhambathi have won all of their last 5 matches.
Mkhambathi have scored 13 goals in 5 games.
Mkhambathi have conceded 2 goals in 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

Milford and Mkhambathi will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Milford FC Form

Milford defeated Soweto Spur United 4-3 on penalties in the Round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup after the score had ended 1-1 after extra time.

Before that, Milford beat Baroka 2-0 in the preliminary round of the competition.

Milford FC are first in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 36 points from 18 matches. They scored 23 goals and conceded 14.

Milford have won three of their last five matches, with one defeat and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded five.

Milford FC have been in excellent form in their league campaign this season and have the opportunity to book a place in the quarter-finals of the competition when they take on Mkhambathi this weekend.

Mkhambathi FC Form

Mkhambathi left it late to beat the Lerumo Lions in the Round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup, winning 2-1 after scoring the winner in the 90th minute of the match.

Mkhambathi FC are first in the Kwa-Zulu Natal ABC Motsepe League Stream B with 32 points from 13 games. They scored 24 goals and conceded three.

Mkhambathi have won all of their last five matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding two at the back.

Mkhambathi FC have done well to reach the Round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup and have rarely conceded goals in their recent outings. However, they now face tougher opposition in Milford FC, the current leaders of the National First Division.

Team News

Milford FC

Sifiso Mdluli scored the equaliser against the Cardinals.

Nqaba Xulu and Jabulile Gxakoshe have scored a goal each in this edition of the Nedbank Cup.

Mkhambathi FC

Mehluleli Ndelu scored the opening goal against the Lerumo Lions.

Xolani Zondo scored the dramatic second-half winner.

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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