Just the one Betway Premiership match takes place in midweek and it’s a big one with Amazulu and Orlando Pirates both aiming to take over at the top of the standings.
Amazulu
Amazulu are flying high on the back of 6 wins in their last 8 league games they have moved up to fourth, behind Chiefs on goal difference and are 2 points behind Pirates and Sundowns. They have played 16 matches compared to Pirates 14 whilst Chiefs and Downs have both played 15 but a win here will catapult them into top spot.
Recent result include a 1-0 win away to Marumo Gallants last weekend, a 3-2 home win over TS Galaxy and a 1-0 win in a KZN derby away Arrows. Their overall home record comprises of 6 wins and just the one defeat with Polokwane City the only team to win here in early November. Amazulu have scored 10 goals in their home games whilst conceding just 4 and they now take aim at Pirates for the first time this season.
Orlando Pirates
Since the mid season break Pirates have played two league games, a 0-0 draw away to Sekhukhune followed by a comfortable 2-0 home win over Magesi at the weekend. That stretches their Betway Premiership unbeaten run to 12 matches (10 wins and 2 draws). The Bucs are currently second on the log, level with Sundowns whose goal difference is (+2) superior to the Bucs but they do have this game in hand and if they avoid defeat they will go top of the standings.
The Betting:
At the time of writing SuperSportBet have Amazulu at 4/1 to win with the draw at 23/10 and Pirates are favourites at 17/20
The Verdict:
Pirates have a stern test here, they have the form to win it but let's give credit to Amazulu and their excellent home record and side with the draw.
Bet: Match result draw at 23/10 with SuperSportBet
Note, odds are subject to change
