Upington City vs Magesi Predictions - Upington City set to beat Magesi in the Nedbank Cup

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Feb 2026

Brad Newcomb 05 Feb 2026

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Upington City have won 2 of their last 6 matches.
Magesi are winless in their last 6 matches.
Upington City predicted to win with both teams to score (BTTS).

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Upington City defeated Cape Town City 1-0 in the Nedbank Cup preliminary rounds (Getty Images)

Upington City did enough to win their recent preliminary round fixture in the Nedbank Cup. Magesi were knocked out in the round of 32 last season and have been struggling to win lately. Upington City are predicted to win with BTTS.

Upington City have won 2 of their last 6 fixtures.
Upington City have scored 3 goals in 5 matches.
Upington City have conceded 4 goals in 5 fixtures.
Magesi have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Magesi have scored 2 goals in 5 games.
Magesi have conceded 7 goals in 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

Upington City and Magesi each have one victory in two meetings.

Upington City Form

Upington City recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Cape Town City in the Nedbank Cup preliminary round match last December.

Upington are 8th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with 22 points from 16 games. They scored 21 goals and conceded 17 in that period.

Upington City have secured one victory in their last five matches, with two defeats and two draws. They scored three goals and conceded four.

Upington City have lacked consistency in recent outings, with two victories in their last six fixtures. However, they have had success against Magesi in the past, and are in better shape coming into this Nedbank tie than their opponents.

Magesi Form

Magesi were eliminated in the round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup last season, losing 2-0 to SuperSport United.

Dikwena tša Meetse are last in the Betway Premiership with 11 points from 11 games. They scored ten goals and conceded 21 in that period.

Magesi have drawn two of their last five fixtures, with three defeats. They scored two goals and conceded seven.

Magesi have been struggling to put the ball in the back of the net lately, and they are winless in their last six matches, which include four defeats and two draws.

Team News

Upington City

Lesedi Motha scored the winning goal against Cape Town City in the Nedbank Cup preliminary round.

Magesi

Magesi have signed left-back Tshegofatso Nyama from Cape Town City, while Siyabonga Ndlozi and Sifiso Luthuli have joined on loan from Orlando Pirates.

Kgomotso Mosadi and Thabang Sibanyoni have scored two goals each in the Betway Premiership this season.

John Managa Mokone, Mcedi Vandala, Edmore Chirambadare, Delano Abrahams, Wonderboy Makhubu, and Lehlegonolo Mokone have contributed one league goal each so far.

Verdict

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

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