Baroka FC Starting Lineups Against Upington City Today

Upington City will face Baroka in South Africa’s Division 1 on August 31, with kickoff at 1%:00 SA local time.

This match marks a rematch from four months ago, when Baroka won 1-0. Upington City comes into this game following a loss to JDR Stars last Saturday.

Baroka, on the other hand, are arriving after a 1-1 draw with Orbit College last Sunday. They have conceded goals in their last three matches, which may add psychological pressure on the team.

Upington City Vs Baroka Possible Starting Lineups Today

Upington City Possible Starting Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Sage Stephens
• Defenders:
  • Vusi Sibiya
  • Mogamad De Goede
  • Thabo Moloisane
  • Solomon Letsoenyo
• Midfielders:
  • Sibongiseni Mthethwa
  • Ibraheem Jabaar
  • Jayden Adams
• Forwards:
  • Iqraam Rayners
  • Antonio Van Wyk
  • Andre De Jong

Baroka Possible Starting Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
• Defenders:
  • Khuliso Mudau
  • Mothobi Mvala
  • Grant Kekana
  • Aubrey Modiba
• Midfielders:
  • Teboho Mokoena
  • Bongani Zungu
  • Marcelo Allende
• Forwards:
  • Themba Zwane
  • Peter Shalulile
  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa

Upington City Vs Baroka: Head-to-Head Summary

Upington City and Baroka have faced each other twice since October 2023. Baroka has won once, and one match ended in a draw. The most recent encounter was on April 30, 2024, in the Division 1 of South Africa, where Baroka won 1-0. In these two matches, Upington City has scored 1 goal in total, while Baroka has netted 2. Overall, Baroka has a better head-to-head record against Upington City in their recent history.

Current Season Performance

• Upington City:
  • Matches Played: 1
  • Wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Losses: 1
  • Goals Scored: 0 (0.00 per match)
  • Goals Conceded: 1 (1.00 per match)
• Baroka:
  • Matches Played: 1
  • Wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Losses: 0
  • Goals Scored: 1 (1.00 per match)
  • Goals Conceded: 1 (1.00 per match)

Recent Form Analysis Upington City Vs Baroka

Upington City:

• Recent Matches: Upington City lost 1-0 to JDR Stars in their last game. They have won 8 of their last 20 matches, with 7 losses and 5 draws.
• Recent Performance: In their last 6 matches, Upington City won twice (2-1 against Orbit College on May 12 and 4-1 against NB La Masia on May 5), lost twice (1-0 against JDR Stars on August 24 and 1-0 against Baroka on April 30), and drew twice (0-0 against Casric Stars on May 19 and 1-1 against Pretoria Callies on April 26).

Baroka:

• Recent Matches: Baroka drew 1-1 with Orbit College in their most recent match. They have won 6 of their last 20 matches, lost 6, and drawn 8.
• Recent Performance: In their last 6 matches, Baroka lost twice (4-0 to Richards Bay on June 19 and 1-0 to Cape Town City U-23 on June 2), and drew four times (1-1 against Orbit College on August 25, 1-1 against University of Pretoria on June 12, 0-0 against Richards Bay on June 8, and 1-1 against University of Pretoria on May 19).

Betting Tips: Upington City vs Baroka

1. Match Outcome: Draw

• Recent Form: Upington City has been inconsistent recently, with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in their last 6 matches. Baroka has also struggled, with 2 losses and 4 draws in their last 6 matches.
• Head-to-Head Record: The two teams have a recent history of tight matches, with Baroka winning 1-0 in their last encounter and the previous match ending in a 1-1 draw.

Analysis: Given the recent form and the closely contested nature of their past encounters, betting on a draw is a reasonable option. Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, which may lead to a closely fought game.

2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals

• Scoring Trends: Upington City has scored 0 goals in their last match and has been low-scoring in their recent fixtures. Baroka has also been involved in low-scoring games, with 4 out of their last 6 matches ending with 1 goal or fewer.
• Defensive Records: Both teams have shown defensive resilience in recent games, contributing to lower scoring games.

Analysis: Considering the defensive form of both teams and their recent low-scoring matches, betting on Under 2.5 Goals is a solid choice.

3. Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No

• Defensive Strengths: Upington City has kept a clean sheet in one of their last 6 matches and Baroka has also struggled to score consistently.
• Recent Matches: Both teams have been involved in games where at least one team fails to score.

Analysis: With both teams showing inconsistencies in attack and stronger defensive performances, betting on BTTS: No offers good value.

4. Correct Score Prediction: 1-0 to Baroka

• Recent History: The last encounter between these teams ended 1-0 in favor of Baroka. Given the close nature of their recent games and the fact that Baroka managed a narrow win in their last match, a 1-0 scoreline in favor of Baroka is plausible.
• Current Form: Both teams have had tight matches recently, suggesting another narrow victory could be on the cards.

Analysis: A 1-0 victory for Baroka seems a likely outcome given their recent narrow win and the tendency for close games between these sides.

5. First Half Result: Draw

• Tactical Approach: Both teams are likely to start cautiously, aiming to avoid conceding early. This approach has been evident in their recent performances.
• Recent Trends: The last few matches have often seen a goalless or close first half, with both teams starting defensively.

Analysis: Betting on a draw at halftime is sensible, considering the likely cautious start and recent patterns of first halves in their games.

Conclusion

• Safe Bet: Match Outcome: Draw
• Value Bet: Under 2.5 Goals
• Risky Bet: Correct Score 1-0 to Baroka

Overall: The match is expected to be competitive and low-scoring. A draw or a narrow win for Baroka with fewer goals is likely, given the recent form and head-to-head history. Conservative bets focusing on low goals and a cautious first half are recommended.

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