Cape Town City vs Swallows tips and predictions

Swallows to salvage something; parity beckons

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Cape Town City makes them a horrible bet. Swallows don't look likely to get the win but they can cause some problems. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to go mad about.

These sides have impressed at the back. Creating something of a fortress at home, Cape Town City have conceded at an average of just 0.7 goals per game over their last 15 matches. Meanwhile Swallows have been impressive defensively on the road. They have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game over their last 9 matches away from home.

In previous matches in this head-to-head 3 of the last 8 have been draws.

The betting markets imply that only one side is likely to score due to the favouritism for Cape Town City. In the Both Teams To Score market, the No option is the pick.

Cape Town City have drawn 8 of their last 13 matches adding to the fact that Swallows have drawn 8 of their last 20 matches. It's not very exciting and it feels like a match to be on your guard about. Stalemate beckons after what will probably be a close encounter.