H2H Preview For Golden Arrows vs Cape Town City 16/12/2024
On December 1, Golden Arrows Durban will host Cape Town City in a highly anticipated South African Premier League clash. The match is set to kick off at 16:30 local time.
The spotlight is back on the field as these two teams face off just seven months after their last encounter, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Golden Arrows Durban enter the game with momentum, having secured a win against Royal AM in their Premier League match last Tuesday.
Cape Town City also comes into this fixture with confidence after their recent triumph over Polokwane City. However, their attacking unit faces increasing pressure to perform, as they have failed to score in their last three away matches. This match offers an opportunity for Cape Town City to prove their offensive prowess and secure a crucial victory.
Head-to-head Records
Since October 2021, Cape Town City and Golden Arrows Durban have faced off six times. Cape Town City holds the upper hand, with three victories, while the other three matches ended in draws. Their most recent encounter, on April 28, 2024, concluded in a 1-1 stalemate.
In these six games, Golden Arrows Durban have netted five goals, while Cape Town City have scored eight, further highlighting Cape Town City’s dominance in recent head-to-head matchups.
| Date | League | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2024 | Premier League | Cape Town City | 1 – 1 | Golden Arrows Durban |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Premier League | Golden Arrows Durban | 0 – 1 | Cape Town City |
| May 3, 2023 | Premier League | Cape Town City | 0 – 0 | Golden Arrows Durban |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Premier League | Golden Arrows Durban | 1 – 1 | Cape Town City |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Premier League | Golden Arrows Durban | 0 – 1 | Cape Town City |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Premier League | Cape Town City | 4 – 3 | Golden Arrows Durban |
Golden Arrows Durban have had a balanced start to their Premier League campaign this season, winning three of their seven matches, drawing one, and losing three. They have scored seven goals, averaging 1.00 goal per match, and have conceded the same number, maintaining an identical average of 1.00 goals per match.
Cape Town City, on the other hand, have played six matches so far, securing two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their attack has struggled, managing just three goals, with a low average of 0.50 goals per match. Defensively, they have conceded seven goals, averaging 1.17 goals against per match.
This sets the stage for an intriguing matchup, with Cape Town City looking to sharpen their attack and Golden Arrows Durban aiming to build on their steadier scoring record.
Recent Form
Golden Arrows Durban are coming off a win in their last match against Royal AM, while Cape Town City played their last match against Polokwane City, which ended in a win. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, Golden Arrows Durban have claimed six victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn seven times, while Cape Town City have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing seven.
Over their last six games, Golden Arrows Durban have managed two victories (2-3 against Royal AM and 2-0 against Marumo Gallants), three defeats (2-0 against Chippa United, 5-0 against Mamelodi Sundowns and 2-0 against Sekhukhune United) and one draw (0-0 against SuperSport United).
In their most recent six matches, Cape Town City have secured three wins (1-0 against Polokwane City, 3-0 against Royal AM and 1-0 against SuperSport United), suffered two losses (0-0 against Richards Bay and 3-0 against Mamelodi Sundowns) and drawn once (0-0 against Magesi).
Live Standings
As always, South Africa Premier League’s live standings are availble and updated in real time. Golden Arrows Durban are currently 8th in the table with ten points from seven matches, while Cape Town City sit 10th with eight points from six matches.
