The Betway Premiership is heading for an international break but not before Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy clash on Tuesday and Kaizer Chiefs host Amazulu on Wednesday
Orlando Pirates 11/20 Draw 2.65/1 TS Galaxy 6/1
Pirates continue to gain momentum and they have won their last 7 matches across all competitions which includes an extra time victory over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final. In terms of league results the Bucs lost their first 2 matches of the campaign but have since reeled off 4 straight wins, all with a clean sheet. They had to be patient before edging out Siwelele 1-0 away from home last Tuesday whilst prior to that they won 3-0 at Chippa and their two most home fixtures against Stellies and Orbit Collage both finished 1-0 in the Bucs favour. Pirates are in mid table in the standings on the back of the weekend's results but although they are 8 points behind league leaders Sundowns they have played 4 games fewer than the defending champions and they also have games in hand on the other sides above them.
Likewise TS Galaxy have put a poor start behind them to take 13 points from the last 15 available. They are 1 point better off than their opponents here although they have played one game more than the Bucs. Galaxy were 3-1 winners at home to Amazulu in midweek and their 3 most recent road trips delivered a 4-1 win at Chippa, 3-1 victory at Orbit Collage and a 1-1 draw at Richards Bay.
Verdict
Both sides are in good shape and the Bucs defence has been rock solid in recent weeks. However whilst I'm stopping well short of calling a surprise Galaxy have shown enough to suggest they can contribute to the scoring.
Bet: Both teams to score? Yes at 15/10 with Betway
Note, odds are subject to change
Kaizer Chiefs evens Draw 19/10 Amazulu 34/10
Chiefs have 14 points from 7 matches although after an electric start to the season they have dropped points in their last 2 league outings, a 3-1 home defeat to Sekhukhune and a 1-1 draw at home to Marumo Gallants. Chiefs had won their first 3 games before playing out a 0-0 draw with Sundowns and edging out Arrows 1-0 away from home.
Amazulu's most recent league game saw them go down 3-1 away to TS Galaxy. Their record now comprises of 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats and they have yet to win away from home. A 2-0 loss at Sundowns earlier in the season was followed by a pair of 1-1 draws away at Sekhukhune and Magesi.
Verdict
Amazulu have found the net in every league game bar the 2-0 defeat at Sundowns and Chiefs need to get back into the winning groove before the break. All things considered another both teams to score? (yes) pick could pay dividends. .
Bet: Both teams to score? Yes at 12/10 with Betway
Note, odds are subject to change