Amazulu vs Golden Arrows match summary and prediction — Premier Soccer League
There is barely anything between Amazulu and Golden Arrows on our numbers. Form trajectory, a side-by-side comparison, the head-to-head record and where the model does — and does not — commit.
The fixture at a glance
Amazulu host Golden Arrows on 31 October 2026 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. No side is favoured: the draw carries our highest model probability at 36%, which is unusual and says more about the matchup than either team. This matchday 9 fixture in Premier Soccer League is listed as Amazulu - Golden Arrows. Kick-off is 16:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Amazulu: they come in on a five-match winning sequence. That is five wins, no draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 15 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (17 scored and 16 conceded in 16 matches, 1.06 and 1.0 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 66.0 out of 100, and they sit 3rd on a goal difference of +4.
Golden Arrows: they come in on the back of a win, following two draws and two defeats before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (15 scored and 14 conceded in 16 matches, 0.94 and 0.88 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 41.4 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of -1.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Amazulu | Golden Arrows |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 3rd | 8th |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WWWWW | WLDDL |
| Points from last 5 | 15 | 5 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 7 / 2 | 6 / 4 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 3 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 16 | 16 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.06 / 1.0 | 0.94 / 0.88 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.44 | 1.56 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 66.0 | 41.4 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 34% | 30% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Amazulu 66.0 versus Golden Arrows 41.4, a gap of 24.6, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 1.60, over 2.5 goals at 40% and both teams to score at 47%.
- First goal: Leans Golden Arrows' way at 44%.
The call
The model does not commit. A draw is the nominal pick at 36%, but the three results sit close to even. The goals line points to under 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Amazulu or Golden Arrows?
Neither side. Our model splits it 34% Amazulu, 36% the draw and 30% Golden Arrows, with the draw carrying the highest probability.
When and where is Amazulu vs Golden Arrows being played?
31 October 2026 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, kick-off 16:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Amazulu and Golden Arrows?
Amazulu 1-1 Golden Arrows on 06 May 2026.
What is the recent form of Amazulu and Golden Arrows?
Amazulu have taken 15 points from their last five (WWWWW), Golden Arrows 5 from theirs (WLDDL). Most recently Amazulu took a 1-0 win away at Kruger United and Golden Arrows a 4-0 win at home to Chippa United.
How many goals are expected in Amazulu vs Golden Arrows?
The model's combined scoring line is 1.60 — 1.20 for Amazulu and 0.40 for Golden Arrows. It rates over 2.5 goals at 40%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 47%, so its call is no.