Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch Prediction

Golden Arrows
1-0
Finished
HT 0-0
Stellenbosch
Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Durban·Siyabulela Qunta, South Africa 26/08/2026

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Complete
Match Importance
3.2 / 10
AI Best Pick
70%Trust
Double Chance
Home Win or Draw
1.33
SignalSOLIDModel38%SurpriseMediumGap-5.7%
Value Analysis
69%Trust
Goals O/U
Under 2.5 Goals
1.48
SignalGOODModel32%SurpriseHighGap+6.2%
Golden Arrows Rest
3 days
Stellenbosch Rest
12 days

Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch: result, form and history

Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch 1-0 in the Premier Soccer League on 26 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.

Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them. Referee Siyabulela Qunta averages 4.23 cards a game, 0.56 more than other referees in the same competitions.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
40%2.50
X
34%2.85
2
26%2.90
Double Chance
1X
74%1.33
X2
60%1.44
Both Teams to Score
Yes
39%2.05
No
61%1.68
Goals
Projected Goals: 1.18 + 0.77 = 1.95
Over 1.5
58%1.48
Over 2.5
31%2.49
Over 3.5
14%4.60
Under 1.5
42%2.45
Under 2.5
69%1.48
Under 3.5
86%1.15
Corners

Corner forecasts not available for this match

Cards

Card forecasts not available for this match

Match Events

39'S. Nkwali
46'S. Barry INN. Dlamini out
46'Q. Plaatjies INA. du Preez out
46'S. Nkwali INT. Lebitso out
47'
61'T. Mantshiyane
62'L. Vena
64'S. Sithole INP. Kumalo out
64'N. Gasa INJ. Dion out
67'A. Maxwele
70'J. DionAssist: T. Khumalo
71'C. Butsaka INK. Ramushu out
71'T. Mthethwa ING. Palace out
76'Daniels INB. Grobler out
80'A. Maxwele INT. Radzhadzhi out
89'T. Khumalo INA. Van Rooi out

Lineups

Golden Arrows
4-3-3Coach: Pitso Dladla Sifiso
Stellenbosch
3-4-3Coach: Gavin Hunt
Avg rating6.96
Avg rating6.54
Thakasani Mbanjwa7.227T. Mbanjwa
Khulekani Shezi6.53K. Shezi
Eroine Agnikoi7.226E. Agnikoi
Themba MantshiyaneC7.335T. Mantshiyane
Osborn Maluleke7.320O. Maluleke
Ayabulela Maxwele6.525A. Maxwele
Nhlanhla Zwane7.341N. Zwane
Ousman Barry6.923O. Barry
Nhlanhla Gasa6.749N. Gasa
Sabelo Sithole7.229S. Sithole
Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo6.217T. Praisegod Khumalo
Sage StephensC7.317S. Stephens
Gopolang Taunyane6.321G. Taunyane
Siviwe Nkwali6.926S. Nkwali
Luthando Vena6.74L. Vena
Chumani Thembile Butsaka6.333C. Thembile Butsaka
Tlakusani Mthethwa6.56T. Mthethwa
Lehlogonolo George Matlou6.328L. George Matlou
Terrence Mashego6.627T. Mashego
Raoul Daniels6.532R. Daniels
Sinoxolo Kwayiba6.214S. Kwayiba
Quwan Plaatjies6.711Q. Plaatjies

Golden Arrows Substitutes

31Xolani Ngcobo
47Sboniso Madonsela
51Mfanuvela Mafuleka
43Tshenzhelani Radzhadzhi
24Nqobeko Dlamini46'for S. Barry6.9
22Jerome Karelse
18Sede Junior Dion64'for N. Gasa70'7.2
36Philani Khumalo64'for S. Sithole7.7
14Angelo Van Rooi89'for T. Khumalo

Stellenbosch Substitutes

1Nathan Garrow
22Qobolwakhe Sibande
19Genino Palace71'for T. Mthethwa6.7
2Kgaogelo Ramushu6.3
37Thabiso Lebitso46'for S. Nkwali6.7
10Ashley Du Preez46'for Q. Plaatjies6.3
67Bradley Grobler76'for Daniels6.3
8Vuyolwethu Andries
20Keanan Johannessen

Match Stats

Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
58%Ball Possession42%
3Corner Kicks5
2Yellow Cards2
10Total Shots6
4Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal3
6Shots Inside Box2
4Shots Outside Box4
0Blocked Shots0
10Fouls7
1Offsides3
3Goalkeeper Saves3
519Total Passes355
428Passes Accurate263
82%Pass Accuracy74%

Team Comparison

Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
StellenboschStellenbosch
1510Elo Rating 1484
1.38Attack 0.69
2.32Defense 2.39
27%Hit Rate 23%
11.0Shots per Game 9.2
3.0Shots on Target 2.8
3.8Corners per Game 4.6
1.5Cards per Game 3.4

AI Insights

📊Home Overperforming
📉Away Underperforming

Game State Tendencies

Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
  • Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
  • Scores more in 2nd half (0.8 vs 0.5 in first half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
StellenboschStellenbosch
  • Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
  • Scores more in 2nd half (0.5 vs 0.2 in first half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late

Head to Head

Last 10 meetings, all competitions

Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows2Wins · 20%
Draws330%
StellenboschStellenbosch5Wins · 50%
2.9Avg Goals
40%Both teams scored4 of 10
40%3+ goals4 of 10

Previous meetings

Premier Soccer League18/03/2026
Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
11
Cup21/02/2026
Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
10
Premier Soccer League22/10/2025
StellenboschGolden Arrows
43
Premier Soccer League03/05/2025
Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
03
Premier Soccer League18/09/2024
StellenboschGolden Arrows
02
Premier Soccer League01/05/2024
StellenboschGolden Arrows
30
Premier Soccer League16/09/2023
Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
00
Premier Soccer League29/04/2023
StellenboschGolden Arrows
52
Premier Soccer League14/10/2022
Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
11
Premier Soccer League06/04/2022
Golden ArrowsStellenbosch
02

Recent Form

Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows
3W7D0L
23/08/2026
Mamelodi SundownsGolden Arrows
01
W
16/08/2026
TS GalaxyGolden Arrows
00
D
12/08/2026
Durban CityGolden Arrows
00
D
09/08/2026
Kaizer ChiefsGolden Arrows
01
W
01/08/2026
Golden ArrowsChippa United
00
D
23/05/2026
Golden ArrowsTS Galaxy
00
D
16/05/2026
Chippa UnitedGolden Arrows
02
W
09/05/2026
Golden ArrowsPolokwane City
00
D
06/05/2026
AmazuluGolden Arrows
11
D
24/04/2026
Golden ArrowsSiwelele
00
D
StellenboschStellenbosch
3W4D3L
14/08/2026
StellenboschMarumo Gallants
31
W
11/08/2026
Polokwane CityStellenbosch
33
D
01/08/2026
StellenboschAmazulu
01
L
23/05/2026
Marumo GallantsStellenbosch
00
D
16/05/2026
StellenboschOrbit College
20
W
08/05/2026
Durban CityStellenbosch
00
D
05/05/2026
StellenboschOrlando Pirates
02
L
26/04/2026
Polokwane CityStellenbosch
10
L
22/04/2026
Mamelodi SundownsStellenbosch
11
D
17/04/2026
StellenboschSekhukhune United
31
W

Referee Profile

Siyabulela Qunta102 matches

4.23Cards per match
4.06Yellow cards per match
0.16Red cards per match
26.8Fouls per match

Compared with other referees

Siyabulela Qunta4.23
Other referees3.67

4.23 cards a match, 0.56 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.67).

Cards come from 31 matches with official statistics.

Full referee stats

League Table

Premier Soccer League 2026
#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns972023:8+1523WDWWW
2Orlando PiratesOrlando Pirates871019:1+1822WWWWW
3AmazuluAmazulu861112:8+419WWWWL
4Milford FCMilford FC943210:7+315WDWDL
5Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs835013:8+514DDDWD
6Sekhukhune UnitedSekhukhune United84229:8+114WWDDL
7StellenboschStellenbosch82429:8+110DWDDL
8Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows81523:4-18LDDLW
9Chippa UnitedChippa United81524:7-38LWDDD
10Durban CityDurban City81435:7-27LDLDW
11Polokwane CityPolokwane City81438:11-37LLDDD
12Kruger UnitedKruger United82154:12-87WLWLL
13TS GalaxyTS Galaxy81347:12-56LLLDW
14SiweleleSiwelele81347:13-66WDLLD
15Richards BayRichards Bay803510:20-103LLLLD
16Marumo GallantsMarumo Gallants80266:15-92LLLDL
#TeamMPGPts
1Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns923:823
2Orlando PiratesOrlando Pirates819:122
3AmazuluAmazulu812:819
4Milford FCMilford FC910:715
5Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs813:814
6Sekhukhune UnitedSekhukhune United89:814
7StellenboschStellenbosch89:810
8Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows83:48
9Chippa UnitedChippa United84:78
10Durban CityDurban City85:77
11Polokwane CityPolokwane City88:117
12Kruger UnitedKruger United84:127
13TS GalaxyTS Galaxy87:126
14SiweleleSiwelele87:136
15Richards BayRichards Bay810:203
16Marumo GallantsMarumo Gallants86:152

About the Golden Arrows vs Stellenbosch forecast

Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.

How to Read These Forecasts

Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Golden Arrows and Stellenbosch in the Premier Soccer League table

Stellenbosch and Golden Arrows are close in the Premier Soccer League table, 7th and 8th, with 2 points between them. League goal record so far: Golden Arrows 3-4, Stellenbosch 9-8. The full standings are on the Premier Soccer League Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.

All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.