Sekhukhune vs Marumo Gallants Prediction: The hosts' chances are high

At Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Sekhukhune will play Marumo Gallants in round 11 of the South Africa Premier League. In their last meeting, the visiting Marumo Gallants secured maximum points. Will there be a winner in this one? Below, I will provide match previews and offer the best betting options. 

Sekhukhune

Sekhukhune's last game was in this venue against Cape Town City, and they secured a win. In a game that ended 1-0, Keletso Makgalwa's strike from the spot was enough to see them take maximum points. However, that win was Sekhukhune's second in a row, having defeated Richards Bay in round six of the Premiership. 

In their last five matches, Sekhukhune have lost three, coming against Royal AM, TS Galaxy, and Mamelodi Sundowns. In their last home matches, Sekhukhune have suffered only one defeat, coming against TS Galaxy, ending 1-3. However, this team secured wins in three other encounters, while drawing one.  

This season, Sekhukhune have thirteen points from their eight matches. In those matches, Sekhukhune scored eight goals while conceding nine in the same run. 

Marumo Gallants

Marumo Gallants' last league game was against the Orlando Pirates, and they suffered an 8-1 defeat. Despite holding their opponent to a 1-1 draw at the end of the first half, this team went to concede seven different times, with Tshegofatso Mabassa netting three times in that half. 

However, Marumo Gallants have lost three of their last five games, coming against Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane, ending 0-2 and 1-0, respectively. In their last road matches, Marumo Gallants have won twice, defeating Supersport United and Polokwane in that run. 

This season, Marumo Gallants have ten points from ten games, averaging a point per game. In that run, Marumo Gallants scored nine goals but conceded twenty, the most by any side so far. 

Expert Betting Tips

This is a crucial game, and I expect the two teams to be at their best. While the Marumo Gallants have been struggling lately, Sekhukhune have been inconsistent too. The two teams are going through a number of tough and inconsistent performances; hence, it is difficult to confidently back either team. This is a close one, but at home, I feel the home team will win. Also, while the two teams have been struggling offensively, a bet on a few goals is an option to consider.