Over a Hundreed Matches in the DSTV Premiership League

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Rewind the Clock on Midweek Matches

The 99th and 100th matches in the DSTV Premiership this season unfolded on Wednesday, and they were thrilling for different reasons. Sundowns snatched a 1-0 victory in Durban, making it their 10th consecutive triumph since the season kick-off. Simultaneously, Sekhukhune asserted their control with a 2-0 win at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, marking back-to-back victories for the club.

To commemorate the 100-game milestone, we delved into some tantalizing betting numbers from the midweek matches, and a few intriguing stats that have defined the 2023/24 season so far.

In the realm of wagers, the away win for Sundowns and a home win for Sekhukhune could have been considered no-brainers this week. A daring combination of a Sundowns home win and Under 1.5 would have been a tad risky, but plausible. Few, however, would have anticipated Over 1.5 goals for Sekhukhune, given their dated scoring history.

Sekhukhune's 1-0 win demonstrated:

3 times last season they scored Over 1.5 goals
2 times, prior to the match, they had scored Over 1.5 goals
a first occurrence in three years since their promotion that they recorded Over 1.5 goals in back-to-back games

The 1-0 win for Sundowns against AmaZulu was a more predictable outcome, but imbued with these stats:

100% - Sundowns scored in every game this season, the only team with a perfect scoring record
8 times AmaZulu failed to score (more than any other team)

Compelling Stats - Away Wins are on a Roll

It may come as no surprise that home wins still prevail in the division. After 100 games, 42 have been home wins (42%), while 36 were away wins (36%). 22 games have concluded in a draw.

One intriguing developing trend is the increase in away wins. The recent wave of away wins in November could have been dismissed as an anomaly, but compared to historical averages, we've witnessed a slightly significant increase in away teams clinching victories.

14 games played between November 11 and November 29
8 away wins in that period
3 draws (and 3 home wins)

Historically, away wins happen almost 3 in 10 games (28%). Last season, the ratio for away wins mirrored the historical average of 28%. This season, the ratio is slightly elevated to 36%. To see if this trend persists, more games need to unfold.

Goals - a Rare Sight in the Premiership

Goals remain scarce in the Premiership. After 40% of the season, six teams have 10 or fewer goals scored. More than half the division have 11 or fewer goals, with 10 averaging 1 goal per game or less.

30% - 1-0 is the most recurring scoreline, appearing in 30 out of 100 games
45% - in 45 out of the 100 games, less than 1.5 goals were scored

The 100th game last season came right before the World Cup, with 201 goals recorded at that point. This season, the goal count is almost identical, with 198 goals, although we've witnessed a consistent distribution of first-half and second-half goals.

198 goals scored this season (at an average of 1.98 goals per game)
100 goals scored in the first half of games
98 goals scored in the second half of games

Other Stats Worth Noting

79 out of 100 matches have had Under 1.5 goals at half-time
8 matches involving Cape Town Spurs have seen Both teams score (a league high), while Spurs still haven't kept a clean sheet
9 out of 13 games involving Spurs have exceeded Over 2.5 goals

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[1] Riskier bets could yield rewards, as evidenced in the double-up, but might not be advisable for all bettors.[2] Historical data on away wins would be crucial to get a more accurate comparison across seasons. Look for statistical databases available on the Premier Soccer League website or other reputable resources.[3] Remaining cautious and paying close attention to the nuances of each match and team are essential when making betting decisions.

In the realm of sports betting, a double-up on a Sundowns away win and Under 1.5 goals might have been considered riskier but could potentially yield rewards, as showcased in the recent midweek matches. Additionally, historical data on away wins in the DSTV Premiership, available on the Premier Soccer League website or other reputable resources, would be critical to making informed betting decisions and observing any notable trends.