The local football season gets going this weekend with the MTN8 quarter-finals and we take a look at all 4 games and suggest a bet in each.

 

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY

GOLDEN ARROWS v SUPERSPORT UNITED

Arrows finished 4^th on the log last season, but only won 1 of their last 5 matches. SuperSport United were just behind them on the table in 5^th spot, 2 points back and they managed to win 2 of their last 5 games.

Arrows did the double over SuperSport in the League last season winning 1-0 at SuperSport and 3-1 at home.

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Golden Arrows 31/20

Draw 22/10

SuperSport United 37/20

Suggested Bet: The draw at 22/10

The betting suggests this will be a close game and I am expecting it to be a typical South African Cup encounter with very little to separate the sides.

ORLANDO PIRATES v SWALLOWS

Pirates finished 3^rd on the log last season and despite only losing 2 matches in their return to the top flight, Swallows finished in 6^th thanks to an incredible 20 draws in their 30 games.

It is no surprise that both fixtures between the sides finished 1-1 in the PSL.

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Pirates 17/20

Draw 12/5

Swallows 7/2

Suggested Bet: Pirates win at 17/20

I am certainly tempted by the draw here at a price of 12/5, but I like the look of the Pirates squad this season and reckon they can grab the win in regulation time.

SUNDAY

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS v KAIZER CHIEFS

What a massive clash to kick off the season with Mamelodi Sundowns, who ran away with the PSL Title last season, up against Kaizer Chiefs who only just secured their Top 8 finish with back-to-back victories to end the season.

Interestingly it was the away team that came up trumps in the League with Chiefs winning at Sundowns, but Sundowns getting a comfortable 3-0 win at Chiefs and the last 4 matches between these sides has been won by the away team.

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Sundowns 11/10

Draw 22/10

Chiefs 26/10

Suggested Bet: Chiefs win at 26/10

I am going to go with history here and the away team to win at what looks a tasty price about a squad that I think is set to challenge for major honours again this season.

AMAZULU v CAPE TOWN CITY

AmaZulu were the surprise of last season finishing runners-up to Mamelodi Sundowns. They did stumble a bit towards the end of the season only winning 2 of their last 5 games, but still finished 4 points ahead of 3^rd placed, Orlando Pirates.

Cape Town City looked good early in the season and played in some high scoring fixtures, but ended up finishing down in 7^th spot with a very inconsistent end to their season.

AmaZulu beat Cape Town City 5-1 on the road last season, but they drew 1-1 at AmaZulu and the stat that jumps out about the last 4 head-to-heads is that both teams have found the back of the net on each occasion.

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AmaZulu 21/20

Draw 22/10

Cape Town City 3/1

Suggested Bet: Both teams to score, YES, at PRICE TO FOLLOW

These sides tend to bring out the best in each other and I think we will see goals at both ends.

 

Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change