SuperSport United secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Magesi in their Round of 32 clash in the Nedbank Cup and will be aiming to repeat that performance against a Cape Town Spurs side that has been struggling in recent weeks.
Form Guide
While SuperSport United is coming off a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership, they have been grappling with a winless run in the league, leaving them eager to build momentum with a statement victory n the cup.
In contrast, Cape Town Spurs are in a precarious position, sitting 15th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, deep in the relegation zone. Their struggles continued in their last league outing, where they were handed a 3-0 defeat by Black Leopards. That being said, Spurs did manage to find some respite in the Nedbank Cup, securing a 3-1 victory over Venda Football Club in the previous round.
With Spurs in desperate need of a confidence boost, SuperSport will be looking to capitalize on their opponents’ struggles and extend their own run in the tournament, while Spurs will be hoping to turn their fortunes around with an upset.
Player Spotlight
Serbian striker Samir Nurkovic’s journey at SuperSport United has taken a positive turn after he netted his first goal for the Matsantsantsa in their 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United in their previous Betway Premiership clash.With the breakthrough now behind him, the 31-year-old will be determined to build on this momentum.
The upcoming clash with Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Cape Town Spurs represent an ideal opportunity for him to showcase his abilities and demonstrate that he can be a consistent and reliable goal scorer for SuperSport United. Given Gavin Hunt’s ambitions in the cup competition, he will be looking to contribute significantly to their pursuit of cup glory.
How to watch
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 19:00 on Wednesday, 12 February and will be carried live on the public broadcaster’s radio stations for commentary. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport channel 202 and can also be streamed on DStv Stream.
Lucas Moripe Stadium
The 28 900 seater stadium will host the clash between SuperSport United and Cape Town Spurs. The Pretoria based stadium was refurbished ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and served as a training venue for the German national football team during the global spectacle.
Named after former local soccer player Lucas Moripe, the stadium is the part-time home stadium of Mamelodi Sundowns, the powerhouse of the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Betting odds (supplied by Hollywoodbets)
To win (90 min)
SuperSport United 9/20 | Draw 3/1 | Cape Town Spurs 6/1
With Cape Town Spurs finding themselves in the relegation zone of the Motsepe Foundation Championship, I can’t see them prioritizing a cup run or causing the home team any problems here.
I think the play is SuperSport on the win and over 3.5 goals at 5/2!