PSL action continues this weekend with multiple fixtures taking place and in this preview we look at both games being played on Friday the 17th of January from a betting angle.
Let’s look at the Outright Betting before we begin. Mamelodi Sundowns are the favourites to lift the trophy trading at 1.50, Orlando Pirates trail them closely priced at 2.50 and Polokwane City are 2nd runners up at a price of 41.00 to win the league.
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SUPERSPORT UNITED vs POLOKWANE CITY – Click here to bet
SuperSport currently sit in 10th place overall after struggling to maintain winning form which has resulted in them picking up 4 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses across their 13 fixtures.
Their home form has been slightly better than their away form, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses to date, however, their last fixture played on the 12th concluded in a one-sided, 3-0 loss at home against Sekhukhune.
Polokwane City are hanging onto 4th place on the log and they are a few points ahead of Golden Arrows who are in 5th. City have won 6 matches, with 4 draws and just 3 losses in the league this season.
They have been on solid form for a while, being undefeated in their last 5 fixtures with 3 draws and 2 wins. Polokwane have battled away from home, with all three of their losses so far being played on the road.
Their most recent match was held on the 5th, roughly two weeks ago, when they clashed with Sekhukhune on home turf and the match was drawn 1-1.
Head-to-Head
These two teams went head-to-head twice in the league last season, with both matches ending with a scoreline of 1-1 when the final whistle sounded.
Verdict
SuperSport are 2.20 to win the match with the draw 3.00 and Polokwane 3.80. I see some value in both teams finding the net and another 1-1 will come as no surprise.
BET: Both Teams to Score YES at 2.30
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CAPE TOWN CITY FC vs RICHARDS BAY FC – Click here to bet
Cape Town City are 7th on the table with an aggregate goal difference of 8 for and 13 against.
Their home form has been solid this season and prior to their most recent game against Marumo Gallants which they lost 1-0 away from home, they beat Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates 1-0 in Cape Town.
Richards Bay have not had the campaign they would’ve hoped for and they have won just 2 matches with 3 draws and 8 losses to their name, this leaves them far back in 14th position overall with a lot of work to do in order to climb the log.
The team has been poor away from home with just 1 win in their 7 matches on opposition soil. They went head-to-head with Marumo Gallants away from home on the 4th of January in a match that had very little action and ended 0-0.
Head-to-Head
These sides met twice in the 23/24 league where Cape Town City came out on top on both occasions with two 3-1 victories. Their most recent encounter was in the Carling Knockout Cup 2024 in November, where Richards Bay performed well taking home a 1-0 win.
Verdict
Cape Town City are rightly 1.95 favourites here and back on home soil they should be too strong for Richards Bay.
BET: Cape Town City win at 1.95
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
