Polokwane City vs Golden Arrows Predictions - Rise and Shine to share spoils with Arrows
Polokwane City faces Golden Arrows in a closely contested PSL match, with both teams showing recent tendencies toward low-scoring draws. Polokwane has seen under 2.5 goals in their last 12 matches and multiple draws, while Arrows are undefeated in seven games versus City and have also drawn several recent matches. Team news includes injuries and lineup changes for both squads. The most likely result is a draw, with a 1-1 scoreline tipped due to both clubs' defensive setups and goal-scoring challenges.
- Polokwane City have drawn 6 of their last 10 matches & seen under 2.5 goals in their last 12.
- Golden Arrows are unbeaten in last 7 meetings with City & have drawn 3 of their last 4 PSL games.
- A 1-1 draw is the predicted result, reflecting both teams' defensive records and low scoring.

Arrows to leave Polokwane with a valuable point (Getty Images).
Polokwane City vs Golden Arrows Predictions
I can’t separate these teams so I am tipping a draw. A game with Under 2.5 goals is likely so a 1-1 correct score bet offers great value.
- Polokwane City vs Golden Arrows Predictions
- Head to Head
- Polokwane City Form & Team News
- Polokwane City Predicted Lineup
- Golden Arrows Form & Team News
- Golden Arrows Predicted Lineup
- Polokwane City have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last 12 matches.
- Polokwane City have drawn 6 of their last 10 matches.
- Golden Arrows are undefeated in their last 7 matches vs Polokwane City.
- Golden Arrows have drawn 3 of their last 4 PSL matches.
Head to Head
Arrows hold an 11-3 advantage over Polokwane City across 20 previous clashes with six draws.
Golden Arrows won 1-0 away when the clubs last met in March 2025.
Polokwane City Form & Team News
Polokwane ended last term on a run of six matches without victory. Their six matches this season across all competitions have seen just two goals scored.
The league campaign began with a 0-0 home draw vs Magesi. A late 1-0 loss at Kaizer Chiefs and a key 1-0 away win at Siwelele followed. A 0-0 home draw vs Durban City was a steady point.
Their last match saw a 1-1 draw at Marumo Gallants. Rise and Shine came from a goal down to rescue a valuable point on the road.
There is still no sign of key right back Thabang Matuludi after a long-term injury. Playmaker Puleng Marema assisted the goal vs Marumo and is pushing to start.
Ndamulelo Maphangule and Manuel Kambala complete a fierce midfield duo.
Polokwane City Predicted Lineup
Bwire; Manthosi, Nkaki, Mvundlela, Motsa; Kambala, Maphangule; Ramabu, Marema, Dlamini; Tshabalala.
Golden Arrows Form & Team News
Arrows ended last season in dire form with one win in their last ten matches (five defeats). The 2025-26 season has begun with seven points in five matches.
An opening day 3-1 defeat at Siwelele preceded a 1-0 home victory over Richards Bay. They were lucky to take a 1-1 draw at Durban City as they allowed 15 shots.
A 2-1 home win over Magesi saw an injury-time winner scored. A 1-0 loss at Kaizer Chiefs in their last match saw Arrows allow 21 shots.
Themba Mantshiyane was dropped for the last match. Nyandoyenkosi Mabaso is pushing to play at left back once again.
Sede Junior Dion will be crucial up front and has scored three league goals up to this point.
Golden Arrows Predicted Lineup
Ngcobo; Phillips, Komara, Shitolo, Mantshiyane; Zwane, Dlamini; Ndlovu, Maxwele, Sithole; Dion.
Verdict
Arrows have a good record in this fixture so I see them taking a point. I'm backing a 1-1 draw.
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