Sekhukhune vs Magesi Prediction: The home team is in an advantageous position

The South African Premiership is underway, and in one of the opening day matches, Sekhukhune will play Magesi at Peter Mokaba Stadium. As they enter the new season, there is no doubt that the two teams will have high hopes. How will they approach this game?

Sekhukhune were at top level the previous season as they finished top four at the end of game week 30. In those matches, the home team scored 31 goals while conceding 24. However, they could only pull off 45 points out of a possible 90, leveling points with fifth-placed Cape Town City. In their run of games into the new season, this team has just one win, coming against Chippa United. In other encounters, Sekhukhune lost three and drew one.

Magesi will look to have a strong start to life in the top-flight league, having just been promoted from the MOTSEPE Foundation Championship. In League 2, this team finished top of the standings with 57 points. In 30 matches played, Magesi scored 45 while conceding 28 in the same run. In their run of matches into this one, Magesi has two wins and two draws while losing to Durban City in one other encounter. 

The home team has league experience, which could be the difference in this fixture. While the two teams will have fresh legs and be well prepared for this, I believe they are not too bad to get on the scoresheet too.