Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Babino Noko to leave Athlone Stadium with a Point

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2026

John Eastwood 16 Apr 2026

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Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune is expected to end in a 1-1 draw.
Seven draws in the last nine head-to-head meetings.
Key team players are missing in attack for both sides; a draw is the most likely outcome.

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Stellenbosch to draw at home to Sekhukhune on Friday (Getty Images).

Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune United Predictions

Based on the recent head-to-head clashes, this one has a draw written all over it. I see this finishing 1-1 in the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune United Predictions
Key Stats – Stalemate on the Cards
Head to Head – Draws Galore When These Sides Meet
Six Match Winless Run Ended – Sekhukhune Sack Coach Tinkler Anyway
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Stalemate on the Cards

Stellenbosch have drawn 5 of their last 10 matches.
Stellenbosch have drawn 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Sekhukhune United have drawn 4 of their last 5 matches vs Stellenbosch.
Sekhuhkune United have drawn 2 of their last 3 away matches.

Head to Head – Draws Galore When These Sides Meet

These sides sit at 1-1 with seven draws in nine meetings.

Stellenbosch won 1-0 away at Sekhukhune when the clubs last met in January 2026.

Eight-Match Unbeaten Run Ended – Stellies Nine Points Above Drop Zone

Stellenbosch have taken 16 points from nine PSL fixtures under coach Gavin Hunt. An eight-game unbeaten streak in the league was ended last time out.

A 1-0 home win vs AmaZulu preceded a 0-0 draw at Siwelele and a 1-1 stalemate at home vs TS Galaxy. A 1-1 draw at Golden Arrows followed.

Stellies returned to winning ways by beating Chippa United 2-1 at home. Their last match saw the unbeaten run ended by a 2-1 defeat at Richards Bay as they allowed 2.01 xG.

Six Match Winless Run Ended – Sekhukhune Sack Coach Tinkler Anyway

Babina Noko ended a winless run of six matches in all competitions by winning last time out. After taking just 13 points from their last 11 league matches, coach Eric Tinkler was sacked.

A disappointing 1-1 home draw vs Milford FC in the Nedbank Cup was followed by an exit on penalties. A 0-0 home draw vs Polokwane City and a 1-0 loss at Golden Arrows followed.

They outshot AmaZulu 21-8 in a 2-2 away draw. On Saturday, a 96th-minute winner saw them beat Magesi 1-0 at home.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Stellenbosch (4-5-1): Stephens; Enyinnaya, Ndah, Lebusa, Tiwani; Titus, Palace, Butsaka, Mthiyane, Phili; Mabasa.

Coach Gavin Hunt may leave defender Thabo Maloisane on the bench as his contract nears expiration. Olisa Ndah could anchor the back four.

Striker Wonderboy Makhubu is still suspended. Tshegofatso Mabasa will lead the line against his former club.

Sekhukhune United (4-2-3-1): Leaner; Mashiloane, Yamba, Coetzee, Letlapa; Mkhize, Monare; Rammala, Mncube, Makgalwa; Ndlovu.

Caretaker coach Paulus Masehe is without key striker Bradley Grobler. Lehlohonolo Mojela is somewhat out of favour up front.

Defender Bright Ndlovu has been covering up front and has scored twice in his last two outings. Rivaldo Coetzee could make his full debut at centre back.