AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows Predictions - BTTS Yes as Arrows win derby clash

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AmaZulu have won 8 of their last 13 home PSL matches.
Golden Arrows have lost 7 of their last 11 away matches.
Prediction: AmaZulu to win with both teams to score (BTTS Yes).

AmaZulu backed to beat Arrows at home on Wednesday (Getty Images).

AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows Predictions

AmaZulu are strong at home, whilst Arrows are poor on their travels. I’m tipping a home win with BTTS Yes.
AmaZulu vs Golden Arrows Predictions
Key Stats – Arrows Struggle on the Road
Head to Head – AmaZulu Hold Advantage
Three Wins in Six – Usuthu in Strong Home Form
Four Wins in Seven – Arrows in Good Shape
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Arrows Struggle on the Road

AmaZulu have won 8 of their last 13 home PSL matches.
AmaZulu have seen BTTS Yes in 5 of their last 7 matches.
Golden Arrows have lost 7 of their last 11 away matches.
Golden Arrows have lost their last 2 matches vs AmaZulu.

Head to Head – AmaZulu Hold Advantage

AmaZulu hold a 17-14 advantage over Golden Arrows across 36 clashes with five draws.

AmaZulu have beaten Arrows 1-0 in each of the last two meetings, including in December 2025.

Three Wins in Six – Usuthu in Strong Home Form

AmaZulu have won three of their last six matches and sit fourth in the PSL table.

A 2-1 home win over Richards Bay was followed by a 1-0 victory at Polokwane City despite being outshot 15-4. They drew 1-1 vs Sekhukhune United at home and 1-1 at Siwelele.

A 3-0 loss at Orlando Pirates saw 3.97 xG conceded. They bounced back superbly last weekend to thrash Chippa United 5-1 at home.

Four Wins in Seven – Arrows in Good Shape

Arrows have seven wins in 13 home league matches this season and sit eighth in the PSL table.

A 1-1 home draw vs Stellenbosch was followed by a 1-0 home win vs Sekhukhune United. Arrows allowed 30 shots in a 5-0 thrashing away at Orlando Pirates but bounced back to beat Durban City 1-0.

A 2-1 win at Orbit College with 20 shots and 2.42 xG came next. Their last match saw a 0-0 home draw vs Siwelele in a tight affair.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

AmaZulu (3-4-3): Mzimela; Allan, Fielies, Hanamub; Radebe, Bern, Hlangabeza, Ngcobo; Zikhali, Matlhoko, Maqokola.

Coach Arthur Zwane has key right wingback Nkosikhona Radebe available after suspension. Strikers Elmo Kambindu and Thando Ngwenya are out injured and Hendrick Ekstein is a doubt in attack.

Goalkeeper Darren Johnson is out after a serious injury. Thapelo Matlhoko is pushing to start after a goal and assist from the bench vs Chippa.

Golden Arrows (4-3-3): Maova; Shezi, Jiyane, Mabaso, Mafuleka; Cisse, Dlamini, Zwane; Ndlovu, Dion, Gasa.

Coach Manqoba Mngqithi has a doubt over key defender Ayanda Jiyane. Ayabulela Maxwele is nursing a knock.

Nhlanhla Gasa may be recalled in place of Lungelo Nguse in attack. Lungelo Dube is available again after an injury in midfield.