Durban City welcomes Stellenbosch to Chatsworth Stadium for an important South African Premiership clash on Friday, 8 May, with both sides aiming to revive inconsistent league form.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Citizens sit seventh with 37 points, five ahead of tenth-placed Stellenbosch, while recent meetings between the teams have often been closely fought and difficult to separate.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728095##Durban City have struggled for consistency in recent weeks and are currently winless in their last five league matches.Across their previous six games in all competitions, they managed one win, two draws and three defeats while scoring seven goals and conceding 11.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Al Ahly’s rotational overloads suffocated Zamalek in Cairo DerbyTheir latest league outing ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw away to Siwelele FC, though they did secure silverware recently after defeating TS Galaxy 2-1 in the FA Cup final.Despite that achievement, league form remains a concern after losses against Magesi FC, Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns.##NAJAVA_MECA_9732440##At home, Durban City have remained competitive even during this difficult spell.They drew against Orbit College and narrowly lost to Sundowns, showing they can still trouble stronger opponents.Jean Lubumba remains their leading scorer with five league goals and will again carry much of the attacking responsibility.Midfielders such as Sphiwe Mahlangu and Luphumlo Sifumba are expected to play important creative roles, while goalkeeper Fredrick Asare could once again be heavily involved, considering the defensive pressure the hosts have faced lately.Massive blow for Shabana as Brian Michira suffers season-ending injuryStellenbosch also arrive in inconsistent form after suffering consecutive league defeats.They lost 2-0 at home to Orlando Pirates before falling 1-0 away to Polokwane City.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728090##Across their last six matches, they recorded two wins, one draw and three defeats while scoring seven goals and conceding eight.Their away form remains particularly worrying since they are winless in their previous five away league fixtures, although three of those matches ended level.BETTING GUIDE: Shabana vs Ulinzi Stars, match preview, team news and predictionThe visitors have often looked more dangerous on the counterattack than through sustained possession.Langhelihle Phili remains their top scorer with seven goals this season and will likely spearhead the attack once again.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728099##Players such as Devin Titus and Chumani Butsaka provide support in midfield while experienced goalkeeper Sage Stephens continues to offer leadership at the back.Stellenbosch have not reported major fresh injuries ahead of the match and are expected to field a strong starting lineup.Who said PSG couldn't play defence?Head-to-head meetings between these clubs have regularly been extremely tight. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a goalless draw, and three of the last five meetings also finished level.Key Pointers:Durban City have drawn their last two league gamesStellenbosch FC are joint fourth for the most draws in the South African PremiershipDurban City and Stellenbosch FC have drawn three of their last five league meetingsStellenbosch FC have drawn three of their last five away league gamesNeither team enters this contest with enough momentum to inspire confidence, and recent history suggests another balanced encounter.Prediction: DrawDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling