SuperSport United have another tough fixture to contend with when they welcome Cape Town City to Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
SuperSport United have another tough fixture to contend with when they welcome Cape Town City to Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
It has been a gruelling start to the season for Matsatsantsa, who have had to play Mamelodi Sundowns (twice), Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits and Kaizer Chiefs in five of their six fixtures played thus far this campaign.
But Kaitano Tembo's men have risen to the challenge for the most part. Having lost 2-0 on the opening day to Sundowns, Tembo's men claimed mightily impressive back-to-back 3-0 victories over Pirates and Wits before being held to 1-1 draws by Chiefs and Sundowns.
Bradley Grobler and new signing Thamsanqa Gabuza are in red-hot form and have formed a formidable partnership up front for the Pretoria-based side. Grobler has netted five times in six matches while Gabuza has three goals from four starts.
Meanwhile, City have won just one of their five matches played this season. However, Benni McCarthy's have shown fight and played their best football in their last two encounters, a 1-1 draw with Sundowns before a 2-1 defeat to Chiefs.
The Citizens took the game to the Brazilians and deserved a share of the spoils before completely dominating the first half against the Glamour Boys but took their foot off the pedal to throw away a 1-0 lead.
When on song, the men from Cape Town have the ability to carve opponents open with their fluid one-touch passing and movement. Kermit Erasmus looks to be back to the type of form that made him such a force at Pirates and could be deployed in a lone striker role once again as he was against Downs and Amakhosi.
SuperSport will be looking to target City's vulnerability at the heart of the defence, who have recognised centre-backs Taariq Fielies and Kouassi Kouadja still out with injury. Edmilson Dove has had to cover at centre-back, with Ebrahim Seedat playing on the left side of defence.
SuperSport United v Cape Town City
SuperSport United have another tough fixture to contend with when they welcome Cape Town City to Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
It has been a gruelling start to the season for Matsatsantsa, who have had to play Mamelodi Sundowns (twice), Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits and Kaizer Chiefs in five of their six fixtures played thus far this campaign.
But Kaitano Tembo's men have risen to the challenge for the most part. Having lost 2-0 on the opening day to Sundowns, Tembo's men claimed mightily impressive back-to-back 3-0 victories over Pirates and Wits before being held to 1-1 draws by Chiefs and Sundowns.
Bradley Grobler and new signing Thamsanqa Gabuza are in red-hot form and have formed a formidable partnership up front for the Pretoria-based side. Grobler has netted five times in six matches while Gabuza has three goals from four starts.
Meanwhile, City have won just one of their five matches played this season. However, Benni McCarthy's have shown fight and played their best football in their last two encounters, a 1-1 draw with Sundowns before a 2-1 defeat to Chiefs.
The Citizens took the game to the Brazilians and deserved a share of the spoils before completely dominating the first half against the Glamour Boys but took their foot off the pedal to throw away a 1-0 lead.
When on song, the men from Cape Town have the ability to carve opponents open with their fluid one-touch passing and movement. Kermit Erasmus looks to be back to the type of form that made him such a force at Pirates and could be deployed in a lone striker role once again as he was against Downs and Amakhosi.
SuperSport will be looking to target City's vulnerability at the heart of the defence, who have recognised centre-backs Taariq Fielies and Kouassi Kouadja still out with injury. Edmilson Dove has had to cover at centre-back, with Ebrahim Seedat playing on the left side of defence.
Head to Head Comparison
SuperSport United - Last 5 Matches
Cape Town City - Last 5 Matches