Kruger United vs AmaZulu Predictions - Usuthu to Edge Past Kruger in Carling Knockout Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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AmaZulu are predicted to win 1-0 against Kruger United in their first ever meeting.
AmaZulu have won their last four matches by one-goal margins.
Kruger United have lost 5 of their last 8 matches but have recently improved.

AmaZulu to win at Kruger United on Sunday (Getty Images).

Kruger United vs AmaZulu Predictions

I see AmaZulu progressing with a win by a one-goal margin once again. I’m tipping a 1-0 away victory.
Kruger United vs AmaZulu Predictions
Key Stats – AmaZulu Backed to Win
Head to Head – First Ever Meeting
Kruger United Growing into Top Flight – Two Wins in Last Three
AmaZulu Flying High – 19 Points From Eight PSL Matches
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – AmaZulu Backed to Win

Kruger United have lost 5 of their last 8 matches.
Kruger United have seen BTTS No in their last 5 matches.
AmaZulu have won their last 4 matches.
AmaZulu have won their last 4 matches by one-goal margins.

Head to Head – First Ever Meeting

Kruger United and AmaZulu are meeting for the first time in this match.

Kruger United Growing into Top Flight – Two Wins in Last Three

Kruger United won the First Division title last term to earn promotion. Their first five matches yielded just one point, but they’ve since jumped to 12th in the PSL table.

Kruger were outshot 22-10 as they lost 2-1 at ten-man Milford. A 2-0 home loss to Durban City and a 4-0 loss at Orlando Pirates (with 3.05 xG conceded) came next.

A first top-flight win came 1-0 at TS Galaxy before a 1-0 home loss to Stellenbosch. Kruger picked up an impressive three points last time out by winning 1-0 at Chippa United with just 0.54 xG conceded.

AmaZulu Flying High – 19 Points From Eight PSL Matches

AmaZulu sit third in the PSL table with 19 points from just eight rounds of action. Their last four matches have all been victories by one-goal margins.

A 5-2 loss at Mamelodi Sundowns saw Usuthu outshot 21-6. A 2-1 win at Richards Bay and a 1-0 win over ten-man Marumo Gallants followed.

After winning 1-0 at Polokwane City with 0.50 xG created, they went to Durban City and won 1-0 last weekend. AmaZulu allowed 17 shots but their goalkeeper only had to make one save all game.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Kruger United (5-4-1): Dandjinou; Malatjie, Ndlela, Sibiya, Tiwani;, Ngema, Matima, Konqobe Makhubela; Makhubu.

Katlego Mohamme and Ebrahim Seedat are both suspended in defence for Kruger United. Thendo Mukumela could come into the XI in defence.

Wonderboy Makhuba is set to play up front. Speedy winger Khethukuthula Ndlovu is a doubt for this match.

AmaZulu (3-4-3): Mzimela; Mthethwa, Fielies, Allan; Radebe, Maduna, Hlangabeza, Mdaka; Mbanjwa, Ngwenya, Maqokola.

Centre back Zouzou Landry is available after joining before the transfer window shut. Defender Riaan Hanamub missed the last match and remains a doubt here.

With Hendrick Ekstein and Sphesihle Maduna now fully fit, there are no other injury woes. Striker Thando Ngwenya has 10 goals in nine matches this season.

Verdict

Kruger United v AmaZulu

I see BTTS No in a narrow AmaZulu win.

BTTS No

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

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