Absa Premiership: P Stars V Swallows In Numbers
Absa Premiership: Platinum Stars vs. Moroka Swallows Date: 1 April 2014 Time: 18:30 Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium FOR STARTING XI AND LIVE COMMENTARY GO HERE Platinum Stars are looking to pile misery on Moroka Swallows. Dikwena claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Maritzburg United this past weekend, and are eager to continue their winning streak. Moroka Swallows on the other side are a wounded lion, and are skinning on thin ice for a top eight finish as they've gone winless in ten matches. PLATINUM STARS: Averages per game for the season: Shots on goal: 13.1 Entries into final third: 70.3 Successful passes: 342.5 Possession: 52.1% Successful tackles: 24.1 Last three results: Platinum Stars 2-1 Maritzburg United (Nyanda 55', Makudubela 77') Platinum Stars 1-3 Mamelodi Sundowns (Ng'ambi 80') Platinum Stars 1-1 Maritzburg United (Sarr 45') Key performers: Defender: Vuyo Mere 2.3 tackles per game Midfielder: Robert Ng`ambi 39.9 passes per game Forward/Striker: Mogakolodi Ngele 2.3 shots per game Top goal scorer: Robert Ng'ambi (11) Top assists: Vuyo Mere (6) MOROKA SWALLOWS: Averages per game for the season: Shots on goal: 14.3 Entries into final third: 72.9 Successful passes: 255.1 Possession: 50.9% Successful tackles: 27.3 Last three results: Orlando Pirates 1-0 Moroka Swallows Moroka Swallows 0-1 SuperSport United Moroka Swallows 1-0 Golden Arrows (Wana 59') Key performers: Defender: Larry Cohen 4.2 tackles per game Midfielder: Lerato Chabangu 40.2 passes per game Forward/Striker: Edward Manqele 2.2 shots per game Top goal scorer: Edward Manqele (12) Top Assists: Lerato Chabangu (9) FOR STARTING XI AND LIVE COMMENTARY GO HERE Key stats: Despite their struggle to yield results, Moroka Swallows dominate Dikwena with certain stats going into this clash. The Dube Birds have more shots on goal: 14.3 as well as more entries into final third: 72.9. The Phokeng side's shots on goal are: 13.1 and entries into the final third: 70.3. This promises to be an entertaining clash as Swallows will look to end their winless run after collecting three points only once in 2014.
