The Premiership action continues on Sunday with three entertaining fixtures on the schedule. Golden Arrows host Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy welcome Orlando Pirates and Durban City take on Richards Bay. We take a closer look at all three encounters from a betting angle.
Premiership Outright Betting – click here to bet
Mamelodi Sundowns 1.70
Orlando Pirates 2.10
Kaizer Chiefs 101.00
Sekhukhune United 101.00
Note betting will be suspended when matches get underway
Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United – click here to bet
Golden Arrows sit 8th on the table with 25 points from 21 matches. They have recorded seven wins, four draws and ten defeats while scoring 27 goals and conceding 26, which shows a side that has been competitive but battled to get into the winning column.
Their recent form has been solid. They are unbeaten in four of their last five league matches, including a 2-1 away win over Marumo Gallants and a 1-1 home draw with Stellenbosch in their latest outing. Their only trouble came in a 2-1 defeat on the road to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Sekhukhune occupy 3rd place on the standings with 34 points from 21 matches. They have secured nine wins, seven draws and five defeats while finding the net 21 times and letting only 14 breach their backline, underlining the strength of their defensive structure this season.
Their recent performances have been steady rather than spectacular. They beat Orbit College 2-0 and won 1-0 away to TS Galaxy before losing 3-1 to Sundowns and drawing with Durban City and Polokwane City in their last two matches.
Head-to-Head:
Sekhukhune won 1-0 earlier this season, though Arrows claimed a 3-1 victory in the Carling Knockout in October.
Odds: Golden Arrows 3.40 | Draw 3.00 | Sekhukhune United 2.40
Verdict:
Golden Arrows have shown signs of improvement but Sekhukhune remain the more consistent side overall and have been stronger defensively all season. With the visitors sitting comfortably higher on the table, I think they look the business for 3 crucial points.
Bet: Result – Sekhukhune United at 2.40
TS Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates – click here to bet
TS Galaxy are 9th on the table with 25 points from 21 matches. They have pulled off seven wins, four draws and suffered ten defeats while scoring 24 goals and letting 23 past the keeper, which reflects a side that has often lacked consistency.
Their recent form has been poor. Galaxy are winless in their last six league matches, including defeats to Sekhukhune, Durban City, Siwelele and Orbit College before drawing 1-1 away to Stellenbosch the last time they played.
Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in the standings with 48 points from 21 matches. They have recorded fifteen wins, three draws and three defeats while producing 34 goals and letting in just 9 on defence, giving them the best defensive records in the division.
Their recent performances have remained strong. Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 away from home, followed that with a 2-1 win at Polokwane City and then defeated Richards Bay 2-0 before being held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Siwelele last weekend.
Head-to-Head:
Pirates beat TS Galaxy 2-0 earlier this season and have generally looked the stronger side whenever these teams meet. Last season they met twice where the second game was drawn 1-1 after Pirates claimed a 2-0 triumph in the first leg.
Odds: TS Galaxy 6.75 | Draw 3.85 | Orlando Pirates 1.59
Verdict:
Pirates are clearly the stronger team on form and overall quality. TS Galaxy have struggled badly in recent weeks and with Orlando Pirates so reliable at the back, I think the visitors should take maximum points without reply.
Bet: Result and Both Teams to Score – Orlando Pirates and No at 2.20
Durban City vs Richards Bay – click here to bet
Durban City occupy 6th place on the table with 32 points from 21 matches. They have picked up nine wins, five draws and seven defeats while scoring 19 goals and conceding 15, showing a side that has built their season on organisation and defensive discipline.
Their recent results have been fairly encouraging. Durban City beat TS Galaxy 2-0 and followed that with a 1-0 away victory over Marumo Gallants before drawing 1-1 with Sekhukhune. They were beaten 1-0 by Kaizer Chiefs in their latest fixture, however.
Richards Bay sit 12th on the standings with 23 points from 21 matches. They have earned five wins, eight draws and eight defeats while striking 16 goals and letting 23 past their keeper which highlights their struggles for consistency.
Their recent form has been mixed. They beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at home but have since lost 2-0 away to Orlando Pirates and 2-1 away to AmaZulu. They also played out a 0-0 draw against Orbit College before that.
Head-to-Head:
There has been little to split these sides in recent meetings. The reverse league fixture earlier this season ended 0-0, while several of their past encounters have also finished level.
Odds: Durban City 2.10 | Draw 3.00 | Richards Bay 4.25
Verdict:
Durban City appear to hold the edge here based on league position and recent form. Richards Bay can be stubborn opponents, but the home side look slightly more reliable and may have enough to edge a tight contest.
Bet: Result – Durban City at 2.10
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
