AmaZulu FC chase their first Betway Premiership points hosting Chippa United, while Sekhukhune United face Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday.
AmaZulu FC vs Chippa United: Can the hosts reverse their fortunes?
AmaZulu FC will host Chippa United at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday, with both teams aiming to make their mark in the Betway Premiership.
Currently, at the bottom of the table, AmaZulu have endured a challenging start, losing five of their last six league outings.
Their struggles have put them in 16th place, and this clash with high-flying Chippa United, who sit third, offers a crucial chance to secure their first points of the season.
Chippa, however, enter the fixture in better form, although they have faced minor setbacks, stumbling in one of their last two away games.
History does offer some hope for AmaZulu, the last meeting between the two sides saw AmaZulu emerge with a 2-1 victory on October 29, 2024.
In the 16 past encounters, Chippa United held a slight advantage with seven wins, while AmaZulu have claimed five, leaving four draws between them.
Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay FC: Home turf advantage in focus
In another Tuesday evening fixture, Sekhukhune United are set to host Richards Bay FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Sekhukhune have been solid at home, recording two wins in their last three league matches played on home ground. They’ll look to build on this trend and improve their current mid-table position.
Richards Bay, meanwhile, have struggled to find consistency on the road, managing only one draw in their last two away matches.
Their most recent face-off with Sekhukhune United ended in a 3-1 loss back in February.
In head-to-head clashes, Richards Bay slightly edges Sekhukhune with three wins out of seven encounters, compared to Sekhukhune’s two wins, with two draws also in the mix.
Both AmaZulu and Sekhukhune will seek vital points at home in a Premiership evening that promises intensity and potentially pivotal results for their seasons.