In the pick of this weekend’s fixtures, second-placed UWC has a stern test against Richmond United, Sundowns Ladies face TS Galaxy Queens, while Ma-Indies and Coal City Wizards will be in search of their first win.
The Hollywoodbets Super League log is starting to take shape after round four of fixtures delivered another entertaining weekend with 36 goals scored in eight games. In the pick of this weekend’s fixtures, second-placed UWC has a stern test against Richmond United, Sundowns Ladies face TS Galaxy Queens, while Ma-Indies and Coal City Wizards will be in search of their first win.
Saturday, 11 March
Coal City Wizards 12/10 | Draw 2/1 | Ma-Indies 2/1 (15:00)
Coal City Wizards and Ma-Indies are winless after four games played this season. They occupy the bottom two spots in the Hollywoodbets Super League table. Ma-Indies hasn’t collected a single point so far, while City Wizards managed to draw against Thunderbirds in round three. That draw will encourage them to head into this game with confidence. They’ve also scored three times more goals than Ma-Indies so far.
Double chance: Coal City Wizards win or draw.
UWC 5/10 | Draw 28/10 | Richmond United 4/1 (15:00)
UWC again looks like they’ll be in the title-chasing pack this campaign after collecting maximum points in their opening three games to keep pace with Sundowns Ladies. As things stand, UWC has the best goal tally in the division, scoring 16 goals and conceding just once. They face a Richmond United side that has started on a good foot so far, winning twice and losing only once (1-0 to Sundowns Ladies). I think the visiting side will come into this one believing they can get something out of it.
I’m backing a win for the home side, but I don’t expect it to be a walk in the park.
Sunday, 12 March
TS Galaxy 8/1 | Draw 15/4 | Sundowns Ladies 1/4 (15:00)
This has the potential to be the match of the weekend. TS Galaxy has been impressive in their first season in the Hollywoodbets Super League, collecting seven points in their first four games. In their biggest test so far this season, two weekends ago, they managed to beat TUT and followed it up with a decent draw against Royal AM. I still think Sundowns will have too much firepower for them, judging by their latest results, but they should make it a tough encounter for the champions.
I’ll go with a win for Sundowns, but this could be the first game they drop points in.
Univ. of Pretoria 23/10 | Draw 21/10 | Royal AM 1/1 (15:00)
The University of Pretoria won its first game last weekend, unexpectedly defeating TUT in the Tshwane Derby. I have a feeling that game could be what they needed to get their season going (even though TUT have clearly shown signs they aren’t as strong as last season). On the other hand, Royal AM has had a decent start to their season as they remain one of four sides that haven’t been defeated this season. I’m a bit on the fence, but I believe home advantage could play a key role.
Double chance: Univ. Pretoria wins or draws.
Here’s a full list of Round 5 fixtures in the2023 Hollywoodbets Super League:
