The DStv Premiership kept us on the edge of our seats yet again this past weekend with some intriguing battles taking place in the middle of the table. At the top, Mamelodi Sundowns regained their position as the log leaders, beating Stellenbosch 3-0 in Pretoria.
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Orlando Pirates remained third, but couldn’t bridge the gap as they had to settle for a share of the spoils against Baroka FC. That was among three other 1-1 scorelines, as SuperSport United were the only other team to win in the division, beating Maritzburg United 2-1 last Friday night.
Standings provided by SofaScore LiveScore
Saturday 5 December
Golden Arrows 37/20
Draw 2/1
Swallows 15/10
Golden Arrows and Swallows kick-start the DStv Premiership
this weekend in Durban as both sides look to maintain their unbeaten starts in
the league campaign. Arrows have drawn their last three matches, which makes it
four in total, from five matches, with their only victory coming against
SuperSport United back in October.
Swallows didn’t take part in DStv
Premiership action this past weekend, instead, their fixture against Kaizer
Chiefs was brought forward with the Dube Birds getting the better of Amakhosi
in midweek last week. Swallows have kept four clean sheets in five matches and
already have three wins under their belt. I fancy the visitors to sneak
through at a valuable 15/10.
Cape Town City 37/20
Draw 2/1 Orlando Pirates 15/10
Cape Town City return to the Western Cape where they look to
continue their fine record over Orlando Pirates, who are yet to win down in the
Cape against City. Orlando Pirates have looked much better in recent months,
although they were thwarted with a 1-1 stalemate against Baroka FC, who had
also upset them in the past. Cape Town City have been inconsistent at home,
but because of their impressive record over Pirates, I’ll back them to get a
draw here.
Tshakhuma TM12/10
Draw 21/10
AmaZulu 22/10
Tshakhuma TM have taken many by surprise in their past
couple of matches. The Limpopo-based side impressively beat Baroka FC a
fortnight ago and then followed it up with a draw in Port Elizabeth against
Chippa United.
AmaZulu have had their moments where they’ve looked like a
decent team this season, although they desperately need to rectify their poor
form outside Durban, where Usuthu have lost both of their away trips this term.
Tshakhuma are tipped to edge AmaZulu here.
Maritzburg United 13/2
Draw 28/10
Mamelodi Sundowns 9/20
Saturday night should be interesting as the league champions
take their fearsome front trio along with the rest of the team to KwaZulu-Natal
to face Maritzburg United. The Team of Choice have lost all five of their DStv
Premiership matches this term, but now have Ernst Middendorp in their ranks,
who challenged Mamelodi Sundowns all the way last season with Kaizer Chiefs.
United
will be a much tougher test for Sundowns because of this, while the log leaders
will be fancying their chances against any opponents, considering they’ve
scored 12 goals in their opening five matches. Form for Maritzburg United means
nothing now, but take nothing away from Sundowns. My money is on the
visitors here.
Sunday 6 December
TS Galaxy 11/10
Draw 21/10
Stellenbosch 5/2
TS Galaxy are another team to surprise many people thus far
and are yet to taste defeat in the top flight this term. From the Rockets’
opening five games, they’ve won once, drawing four times. TS Galaxy are
currently in the top eight in the DStv Premiership, and if results continue to
go in their favour, perhaps their dream could become a realistic target as the
season progresses.
Stellenbosch have just five points from their opening five
matches and come off the back of a demoralising 3-0 defeat at the hands of
Mamelodi Sundowns. For me, TS Galaxy have been a bit more impressive,
therefore, I expect them to get the job done in Mbombela.
Baroka 11/10
Draw 21/10
Chippa United 5/2
Baroka FC have been inconsistent for the most part of the
early stages, but have still managed to rack up two wins under their belt in
five matches. They’re a team full of surprises and never seem to go on a
lengthy unbeaten run. At the moment, Baroka are winless in three games,
although the Limpopo-based side will be happy with the point they picked up
this past weekend against Orlando Pirates.
Chippa United moved up to 11th on
the DStv Premiership last weekend after they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at
home to Tshakhuma TM. The Chilli Boys have won just once, against a
struggling Maritzburg United, so not much confidence can be put upon them at
the moment.
TREBLE @ 11/2
Tshakhuma TM Win 12/10
Sundowns Win 9/20
Baroka FC Win 11/10
Written by Jesse Nagel
