Durban City vs Polokwane City: Carling Knockout 2025

Follow this Carling Knockout match Durban City vs Polokwane City, preview, lineups including starting xi, and results will be updated along. The venue officialized for this game is Chatsworth Stadium.

Durban City vs Polokwane City Preview

As Durban City and Polokwane City prepare to clash once more, memories of their goalless draw in the Premier League a month ago still linger.

Both teams arrive with fresh momentum after recent league victories—Durban City defeating Magesi, while Polokwane City edged Sekhukhune United.

This promises a highly competitive League Cup encounter with both sides looking to prove their strength.

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Durban City Team Analysis and Key Players

Durban City’s attack has been spearheaded by Samkelo Maseko, who has already netted twice this season, and Joslin Kamatuka, both vital in coach Gavin Hunt’s system. Midfield creator Haashim Domingo has provided two assists, showing his importance in linking play and chance creation. Supporting them are Bokang Mokwena, Letsie Koapeng, and Saziso Magawana, who continue to add scoring depth.

Defensively, veteran goalkeeper Darren Keet and defenders Terrence Mashego and Mfanafuthi Mkhize provide stability, ensuring balance between attack and defense.

Polokwane City Team Analysis and Key Players

Polokwane City’s front line has also been effective, with Bonginkosi Dlamini leading the scoring chart with two goals this season. Puleng Marema has proven to be the team’s creative outlet, delivering two assists. Coach Phuti Johnson Mohafe has also benefited from contributions by Banele Mnguni, Keorapetse Sebone, and Lebohang Nkaki, giving the squad extra attacking flexibility.

At the back, Brian Bwire has been consistent in goal, with Lebohang Nkaki and Mpho Mvundlela key figures in defense.

AI Match Prediction

According to AI pre-match data, Durban City hold a slight edge with a 38% chance of winning, compared to Polokwane City’s 36%, while a draw is rated at 26%. This reflects the close nature of the contest, with little to separate the two teams.

Starting Lineup for Durban City vs Polokwane City

Durban City FC Predicted xi:

Darren Keet, Terrence Mashego, Mfanafuthi Mkhize, Siphamandla Ncanana, Fezile Gcaba, Haashim Domingo, Athini Jodwana, Kyle Jurgens, Samkelo Maseko, Bokang Mokwena, Joslin Kamatuka.

Polokwane City Predicted Lineup

Brian Bwire, Tlou Nkwe, Lebohang Nkaki, Mpho Mvundlela, Thabang Matuludi, Manuel Kambala, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Banele Mnguni, Mokibelo Ramabu, Sibusiso Tshabalala.

Head-to-Head Record

The teams have only met once recently, on August 26, 2025, in the Premier League. That encounter ended in a 0-0 stalemate, underlining how evenly matched the sides have been historically.

• Aug 26, 2025 – Polokwane City 0-0 Durban City (Premier League)

Recent Form

• Durban City FC – Last 20 matches: 9 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses.

• Polokwane City FC – Last 20 matches: 5 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.

Both sides come into this clash on the back of victories, raising the stakes for what could be a tightly contested League Cup tie.

Live Streaming Link

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Key Hints

With attacking threats on both sides and little separating their recent form, this League Cup meeting between Durban City and Polokwane City could go either way. A narrow win for either side or another stalemate remains the most likely outcome, with both sets of fans expecting a tense, tactical battle.