Royal AM vs Polokwane Prediction: The home team will take the maximum points

Harry Gwala Stadium will host the South Africa Premier League encounter between Royal AM and Polokwane. Both teams are coming off a win. How will they approach this game?

Royal AM secured a win over Sekhukhune the previous time out, ending 2-0. In that game, in the first half, Ayanda Jiyane’s strike put Royal AM in the lead, and a Sera Motebang strike in the second half was enough to seal maximum points for this team. In the meantime, Royal AM's prior four matches to that win saw Royal AM go winless, losing to Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City, while they drew Magesi and Richards Bay. This season, Royal AM have seven points from six matches, leaving them 7th in the standings.

Polokwane secured a surprising win against Mamelodi Sundowns the previous time out and will look to keep things going. In that game, Polokwane did well defensively, and in the 82nd minute, Bulelani Nikani scored the lone goal. In the meantime, prior encounters to that win saw Polokwane go three matches without a win, losing to Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants, while they drew Stellenbosch. This season, Polokwane have accumulated 12 points from a possible 15, leaving them seated in the 4th spot. 

The home team has consistently won this fixture, and I expect the same here. While Polokwane have been better this season, they will look to take their chances here. The two teams should show class and character here, especially considering that they will look to improve their performance. Take the home team to win here while the road team scores.