Two Betway Premiership matches take place on Christmas Eve when Amazulu take on Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clash with Marumo Gallants
Note, prices from Betway are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
Amazulu 56/10 Draw 2.95/1 Mamelodi Sundowns 0.47/1
Amazulu started the season in poor shape but 3 wins in the last 4 have seen them move off the foot of the standings and up to thirteenth. Two of those wins came in home games, against Chippa (2-0) and Royal AM (2-1) and theeir only other points this season came in a 3-1 win against Richards Bay.
Downs are back on top of the standings with a record of 8 wins and 1 defeat, scoring 19 goals and conceding just 4. That puts them 3 points clear of Pirates who have a game in hand. Their only defeat came at Polokwane, 1-0 in late October and they have kept clean sheets in each of their last 4 Betway Premiership wins.
The Verdict:
Miguel Cardoso has made a solid start to his role as coach of Sundowns and although Amazulu are in good shape, it's hard to look past the visitors who I'm siding with to win with a clean sheet.
Bets: Which teams to score? Only Sundowns at 12/10 with Betway
Orlando Pirates 3/10 Draw 27/10 Marumo Gallants 10/1
This is Pirates first league game since 1st December when they lost their 100% record in a 1-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch. They won their first 7 league games and on the goals front they have scored and conceded just 3.
Gallants have a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats with 8 goals scored and 12 conceded. Away from home they have won 1 and lost 4 and they have scored just twice on their travels.
The Verdict:
Gallants have generally been poor travellers and I fancy the Bucs will want to send the faithful into Xmas with maximum points but the margin of victory could be narrow.
Bets: Winning margin, Orlando Pirates by 1 goal at 2.55/1 with Betway
Note, prices quoted are subject to change
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