The Premiership weekend action concludes on Sunday the 19th of October, with a key clash at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium where Marumo Gallants host Chippa United. Both sides are aiming to climb away from the lower reaches of the table after inconsistent starts to the campaign and we take a closer look at this matchup from a betting front below.
Premiership Outright Betting heading into the weekend
Mamelodi Sundowns 1.71
Orlando Pirates 4.00
Sekhukhune United 7.00
Kaizer Chiefs 8.00
Marumo Gallants vs Chippa United – click here to bet
Marumo Gallants return to action sitting 11th on the table with 10 points from nine matches, having drawn four and lost three so far with two wins. They’ve been difficult to beat but have lacked a clinical edge in attack, with four 1-1 results in their last five matches, highlighting their inability to turn draws into wins.
Their latest outing saw them lose 1-0 away to Siwelele, Gallants’ defensive discipline has been a strength, but their forward line needs to find an extra gear if they’re to start pushing up the table.
Chippa United, meanwhile, are struggling near the foot of the standings in 16th with just 6 points from nine games. Despite a morale-boosting 2-1 home victory over Orbit College last month, they’ve failed to build momentum since, drawing 0-0 with Stellenbosch in their latest test and losing narrowly on the road to Polokwane City by a margin of 2-1 a week prior.
Their attacking output remains a concern, with only six goals scored this season, while defensive lapses have cost them vital points in tight encounters due to conceding a total of fourteen goals.
Head-to-Head:
This fixture has been evenly matched in recent years. Across the last 12 meetings, Marumo Gallants have won four, Chippa United three, and five have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting in May ended 1-1, following another 2-2 stalemate in January. Before that however, Gallants claimed a 3-1 home victory in the 22/23 season, while Chippa edged a 1-0 success in the first fixture.
Odds: Marumo Gallants 2.30 | Draw 2.90 | Chippa United 3.30
Verdict:
Gallants’ run of draws underlines their stability but also their lack of killer instinct, while Chippa’s struggles in front of goal make them unlikely to dominate away from home. With both sides evenly matched and recent history favouring stalemates, another draw looks the most probable outcome in my opinion.
Bet: Result – Draw at 2.90
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
