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AmaZulu vs Cape Town City Preview: Tips, Odds, and Prediction
Date: 02 March 2025 Kick-off: 15:30 Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium SportsBoom presents another exciting showdown in the Betway Premiership as AmaZulu host Cape Town City at King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday, 02 March 2025. With both teams on the hunt for valuable points in the league, there is lots of value to find in this clash for soccer betting fans offered by some of the best soccer betting sites in the world.
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The Durban-based outfit have been one of the most in-form teams in the division as of late. AmaZulu are in sixth place on 26 points and a victory could take them into the top five. Former Kaizer Chiefs legend Arthur Zwane was recently appointed as the new head coach following Vusumuzi Vilakazi’s resignation.
The Citizens, on the other hand, have been having a poor season to date. The club parted ways with head coach Eric Tinkler in December following a poor run at the start of the season but it has been more of the same recently even under the new stewardship of Muhsin Ertugral.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
You will find lots of value in some of the top online betting sites mentioned in this AmaZulu vs Cape Town City preview.
- Home: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Away: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.
Head-to-Head Record
29/12/24 – Cape Town City 0-1 AmaZulu
07/04/24 – Cape Town City 0-1 AmaZulu
17/09/23 – AmaZulu 3-2 Cape Town City
09/04/23 – Cape Town City 2-2 AmaZulu
13/08/22 – AmaZulu 2-1 Cape Town City
AmaZulu Current Form – WDWLW
As mentioned earlier, the team from Durban have been in a rich vein of form. Just one loss over their previous five fixtures means they have collected 10 out of the 15 points available. The form has seen Usuthu climb into the top eight in the Betway Premiership.
Key Players to watch
- Ethan Brooks: The TS Galaxy academy graduate is a key cog in the AmaZulu midfield. Brooks is solid and technically secure, affording his side a reliable foundation to play off in the middle of the park.
- Rowan Human: The former Maritzburg United attacking midfielder has found his feet at AmaZulu. Human has been excellent in the green and white and has three goals in his 19 Betway Premiership appearances this campaign.
- Taariq Fielies: Playing against his former club on Sunday, Fielies will want to prove a point. The 32-year-old centre-back has been consistent for Usuthu this season and featured in all but one of their league games this season.
AmaZulu Team News
Usuthu have been dealing with a lot of movement in the technical team this past week. Head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi resigned and was replaced by Chiefs legend Arthur Zwane who will take the reigns at AmaZulu.
Cape Town City Current Form – LDLLL
The team from the Mother City have been struggling recently. After Tinkler parted ways because of bad results, the experienced Ertugral has tried to steady the ship but it has been difficult. They are winless in their previous five games having lost four times and drawn once.
Key Players to watch
- Haashim Domingo: The former Mamelodi Sundowns man has been a consistent performer for the Citizens. He bagged his first goal against Orlando Pirates last time out and will be eager to add to his tally in the remainder of the season.
- Kamohelo Mokotjo: The experienced Mokotjo has returned to South Africa following stints with FC Twente, Brentford and Cincinnati FC abroad. The Citizens have one of the best defensive midfielders SA has ever produced and he is slowly finding his feet in Cape Town.
- Lorenzo Gordinho: The 30-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits defender has been one of the Citizens' most consistent and available performers. He is a solid defender and very strong in the air.
Cape Town City Team News
Cape Town City secured a major coup when they confirmed the signing of former Ajax Amsterdam man, Thulani Serero. The exciting attacking midfielder is settling back into his home country and should be available to face AmaZulu on Sunday.
Predicted Line-Ups
AmaZulu (4-3-3): R. Ofori, N. Radebe, S. Mthethwa, T. Fielies, R. Hanamub, A. Mobara, B. Zungu, T. Moremi, E. Brooks, R. Human E, Ighodaro
Cape Town City (4-2-3-1): Keet, Dondolo, Fasika, Gordinho, Nyama, Petrus, Mokotjo, Rhodes, Domingo, Tjiueza, Francis
Suggested Bets
Half-Time Draw: Expect a cagey game at the King Zwelithini Stadium and a draw in the first half is likely. (Odds available on Betway at a later stage)
Both Teams to Score: City have been struggling lately but still know the way to the goal, meanwhile, Usuthu are a well-drilled attacking team. (Odds available on Betway at a later stage)
Value Bets
AmaZulu and Over 2.5 Goals: The form the home side are showing makes them favourites here. They also have goals in them. (Odds available on Betway at a later stage)
AmaZulu Win: The home side are in a purple patch and the visitors cannot seem to buy a win. (Odds available on Betway at a later stage)
Prediction: AmaZulu to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
Usuthu have been on the up lately and find themselves on the brink of breaking into the top five. The Cape Town-based outfit, on the other hand, have found it difficult to put some consistency together. With the appointment of Zwane, the new manager bounce will also be a factor to consider which means the home team will be fired up for this one. Back the team from Durban to win and the game to have over 2.5 goals.
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