Pretoria University vs Baroka Prediction: Expect a strong performance from both teams

Tuks Stadium will host the first leg of a two-legged encounter in the South Africa Premier League relegation group between Pretoria University and Baroka. The two teams head into this game on an unbeaten run. Which side draws the first blood?

Pretoria University will hope for a win in this encounter after a number of games with no wins. In their last matches, Pretoria University have gone to play five straight games that ended in draws. In those encounters, Pretoria University drew Venda, JDR Stars, Black Leopards, Pretoria Callies, and Baroka. In fact, Pretoria University have not tasted a win in their last eight games, losing three others of those matches.

Baroka will hope for nothing but a win in this encounter. In their last matches, Baroka played to draws with JDR Stars and Pretoria University, while they defeated Hungry Lions, Upington City and Marumo Gallants. In those matches, this side scored seven goals while conceding three. In the regular season of the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Baroka finished 3rd with 47 points, scoring 37 and conceding 28 goals in 30 matches. 

This should be a well-competitive encounter, with both teams expected to give their all. Baroka has not lost lately, while Pretoria University also boasts of a run of draws. Their last meetings have produced goals, and we might witness something similar. At home, I do not expect Pretoria University to slack, and a draw should end this encounter.