DSTV Premiership: 24th – 26th February 2023
With the Mameoldi Sundowns having all but mathematically clinched the DSTV Premiership title and currently off playing in the African Champions League, plenty of the biggest sides in South African football are all jostling for position in the league table. The likes of SuperSport United and the Orlando Pirates currently lead the charge in pursuit of the Sundowns and they will be looking to claim as many points as possible before the season is out.
Down at the bottom of the table, the likes of Gallants, Maritzburg United and Swallows are all in need of points, as they look to pull away from the impending doom of the relegation picture.
Here is a rundown of some of the key games to look out for in the DSTV Premiership this weekend:
SuperSport United vs Maritzburg United
Match Winner Odds:
SuperSport United
Despite only winning 1 of their last 5 games, SuperSport United sit in 2nd place in the table, hoping for a miracle if they are to catch the Mameoldi Sundowns above them. They will be eager to get back to winning ways though, with the end of the campaign approaching fast.
Maritzburg United
This has the makings of a key game for Maritzburg United, who are languishing down in 15th place. Suffering 2 losses in their last 3 games won’t instil too much confidence into United and their fans but they will see this as a free hit on the road.
Match Best Bet:
This should be a very good game, with goals on the cards.
Both teams to score – YES – 13/10
Result Prediction:
Maritzburg United need the points and should give this a really good go and with SuperSport United in poor form, a draw could well be on the cards.
The match to finish as a draw – 23/10
Score Prediction:
SuperSport United 1 – 1 Maritzburg United – 5/1
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates
Match Winner Odds:
Kaizer Chiefs
It has broadly been a season to forget for Kaizer Chiefs, who find themselves in 5th place with only 8 wins to their name in the league this season. They come into this one off the back of 3 defeats in 5 games and they need a response.
Orlando Pirates
In a similar vein, the Orlando Pirates haven’t been in good form this season, but they are perhaps starting to turn the corner. 4 wins from their last 5 games has propelled them up to 3rd in the table and they are certainly trending upwards.
Match Best Bet:
Both sides have struggled when it comes to creativity this season
Under 2.5 goals in the game – 4/10
Result Prediction:
This is one of the most hotly contested games in South African football and with the momentum with the Orlando Pirates, they could well get the job done on the road here.
Orlando Pirates to win the match – 2/1
Score Prediction:
Kaizer Chiefs 0 – 1 Orlando Pirates – 11/2
Richards Bay vs Stellenbosch
Match Winner Odds:
Richards Bay
4th placed Richards Bay have started to slip in recent weeks but they will be hoping to rekindle some early season form against Stellenbosch. This should be a real chance to get back to winning ways and put points on the board.
Stellenbosch
An improving Stellenbosch will be hoping that wins in their last two games can propel them up the table and away from trouble. They clearly are a side with plenty of talent and they will enjoy playing with the pressure off.
Match Best Bet:
Both teams play on the front foot and goals could be guaranteed here.
Over 2.5 goals in the game – 17/10
Result Prediction:
Stellenbosch have had a tough season, but they are starting to show signs of improvement, but Richards Bay need a win and they could get one here>
Richards Bay to win the match – 14/10
Score Prediction:
Richards Bay 2 – 1 Stellenbosch – 8/1
