Royal AM vs Cape Town City Prediction: The home won’t be able to go toe to toe against the Citizens

Royal AM will strive to secure the maximum points when they host Cape Town City at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday. The visitors, who were knocked out of the MTN 8 cup by Orlando Pirates, will be determined to turn the tables against a Royal AM who have been banned from signing players for the second consecutive season.

The visitors, who escaped relegation last season but just a point, have failed to make any signings for the second year running. Royal AM, who still owes Samir Nurkovic R12 million have been banned by FIFA and will continue with the same players as last season.

Royal AM were lucky to have remained in the league after just one victory over their last six games in the league. Royal AM escaped relegation by just a point last season, finishing the league with thirty-three points from a combined ninety. Royal AM conceded the second most goals (43) in the previous season, a record to make do with if they’re to challenge for the top four this season.

The Citizens will begin their league journey with a matchup against Royal AM after their elimination from the MTN 8 Cup by Orlando Pirates. Cape Town City picked up forty-five points from a combined ninety, scoring thirty-two and conceding twenty-six. 

Cape Town City had a poor ending in their previous league campaign, as they finished below the top four for the first time in four years. Cape Town City, tied on points with fourth-place Sekhukhune United, couldn't make it to the continental tournament.

They will be without South Africa Premier League's second-highest goalscorer, Erick Mayo. Cape Town City have won six and lost five, drawn four on the road last season.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Royal AM have won three while Cape Town City have recorded eleven victories and six games ending in a draw. Royal AM haven’t really shown any signs of improvement from last season after suffering a (1-3) defeat against Richards Bay in their friendly game. At the same time, Cape Town City played like a team in their recent run in the MTN 8 Cup, even though they were eliminated by Orlando Pirates. 

Royal AM will continue the season with the same players they had last campaign after failing to register any players due to the FIFA ban. We think the guests who have shown resilience lately will take advantage of them. To be on the safe end, bet on an away win in either half for 1.72.

We expect the guests to win before the break for 3.01.

This game will end in a total of under 1.5 goals in both halves for 1.76.

Good luck!