There are two DSTV Premiership matches taking place on Tuesday and we take a look at each of them from a betting angle.
AMAZULU v GOLDEN ARROWS
AmaZulu are currently 6th on the log and unbeaten in their last 6 games. They are coming off back-to-back goalless draws away at Cape Town City and at home to Sekhukhune and there have only been 3 goals in total in AmaZulu’s last 6 matches, all 3 scored by AmaZulu.
The face a Golden Arrows side sitting 9th on the log level on points with SuperSport United in 8th. Arrows have only taken 2 points from the last 9 they have played for and they are coming off back-to-back draws, 2-2 at home to Royal AM and a goalless draw away at Marumo Gallants.
Only 2 of the 14 AmaZulu home games have delivered profits for over 2.5 goal backers this season, but there have been more goals in Golden Arrows away games with a 50% split between over and under 2.5 goals.
These sides played to a 2-2 draw at Arrows earlier in the season and last season Arrows won this fixture 2-0.
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AmaZulu 31/20
Draw 39/20
Golden Arrows 2/1
Suggested Bet: Arrows win at 2/1
AmaZulu have been in solid form, but Arrows will be gunning on for that top 8 finish and I think they can repeat their away victory of last season.
ORLANDO PIRATES v MARITZBURG UNITED
Pirates are currently 7th on the log, but without a win in their last 3 games. Last time out they were beaten 1-0 on the road at TS Galaxy and their last home game was a goalless draw against Chippa United. 3 of Orlando Pirate’s last 4 home games have been goalless draws, but the exception really stands out as it was a 3-2 home win over SuperSport United so it is a case of feast or famine in Pirates home games as far as goals go.
Maritzburg United are 12th on the log and are guaranteed of DSTV Premiership action next season. They beat Baroka 1-0 at home on the weekend and their last away game was a 1-1 draw at Stellenbosch. They are undefeated in their last 4 matches and their last 7 League games have all delivered you a profit had you backed under 2.5 goals.
These sides played to a goalless draw at Maritzburg United earlier in the season and last season Pirates won this fixture 2-0. You have to go back 7 League matches between the sides to find the last time both teams found the back of the net in the same game.
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Orlando Pirates 9/10
Draw 22/10
Maritzburg United 15/4
Suggested Bet: Over 2.5 goals at 18/10
The stats don’t support this bet, but I can’t get that 5 goal thriller against SuperSport at Pirates out of my mind and this price is tempting in a game where I am hoping both teams play with some freedom.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
