A new episode will unfold tonight between SuperSport United and Maritzburg United at the Lucas Moripe Stadium as they face off in a DStv Premier League match.
SuperSport are looking to seal their second-place finish as the Orlando Pirates breathe down their necks, two points behind Matsatsanz A Pitori ahead of their Soweto derby against the Kaiser Chiefs tomorrow.
We’re looking at head-to-head statistics between the two, giving you an appetizer for the Friday night clash.
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SuperSport and Maritzburg have faced each other numerous times over the years. Their matches were often tight, with both sides showing great skill and determination on the pitch.
Overall, SuperSport United has the best head-to-head record between the two clubs. The teams have faced each other a total of 27 times in all competitions, with SuperSport winning 14 of those matches and Maritzburg winning seven matches. Six games ended in a draw.
By the number of goals scored, the Spartans have an advantage. Gavin Hunt’s men scored a total of 37 goals against a selection team that landed 23 shots.
Looking at some specific matches between the two clubs, one notable meeting took place during the 2018/19 league season. In a match played on 6 April 2019, SuperSport beat Maritzburg United 2–1.
Both SuperSport goals came from Bradley Grobler, who is one of the club’s top goalscorers of all time and is looking to score his 100th goal for the club when they meet tonight in the DStv premiership at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Another memorable match between the two clubs came in the 2014/15 season. On December 13, 2014, Matsatsanza A Pithori and KwaZulu-Natal played an interesting 3-3 draw. In SuperSport, goals were scored by Dove Wom, David Matebula and Tuso Phala.
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At Maritzburg, Mohammed Anas, Terrence Mandaza and Tamsanka Mkhize, who is now the captain of Cape Town City, were the scorers.
In general, head-to-head statistics between SuperSport and Maritzburg suggest that SuperSport have been stronger than the two teams in recent years, and this has always been evident in their league finish, as the team from the capital usually finishes higher. Selection command.