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PREVIEW: Sundowns return as Hollywoodbets Super League enters round 17

After missing the last few rounds of action because of their COSAFA Champions League commitments, Sundowns return to Hollywoodbets Super League action with a home tie against Golden Ladies. Elsewhere, JVW host Ma-Indies and TUT travel to City Lads. Mcebo Mpungose previews.

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After missing the last few rounds of action because of their COSAFA Champions League commitments, Sundowns return to Hollywoodbets Super League action with a home tie against Golden Ladies. Elsewhere, JVW host Ma-Indies and TUT travel to City Lads. Mcebo Mpungose previews.

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While it was business as usual for most teams in round 16, the biggest shock was Tsunami Queens finally collecting their first victory of the season. They beat First Touch, who are a few spots ahead of them in the Hollywoodbets Super League standings.

TUT and JVW kept up with each other by collecting maximum points too, solidifying their positions at the summit of the table. Mcebo Mpungose takes a look at this week’s midweek clashes.

Wednesday 17 August

Durban Ladies 12/10 | Draw 21/10 | Thunderbirds Ladies 21/10 (13:00)

Durban Ladies suffered a bruising defeat last weekend, going down 6-0 against current table toppers TUT. That was their second consecutive loss, the eighth of the season and by now the eThekwini side should be looking to change things up before they are drawn into the relegation zone. They still have a comfortable gap between them and relegation places but their defence needs sorting. They face a Thunderbirds side that managed an impressive 3-0 win over Golden Ladies. The result added a three-point gap between Thunderbirds (position 8) and Durban Ladies (position 7)

Midtable clashes are always tough to call but I will back a win for Durban Ladies who should make home advantage count.

Bloemfontein Celtic 16/10 | Draw 2/1 | UWC 16/10 (15:00)

Last weekend Celtic continued with their great run of losing just once in their last 16 games, as they beat Vasco da Gama 1-0. This was a great result for them seeing as they have drawn almost half their games season. They are still struggling for goals though, with the lowest total number of goals scored in the top six. Celtic have the best defence in the league, however, and come up against a side that is similar to them in that regard.

This is a tough one to call. Both sides have been excellent this season and concede very few goals. I’m on the draw here.

Vasco Da Gama 4/1 | Draw 24/10 | UJ FC 13/20 (15:00)

Vasco Da Gama have looked an improved outfit since the return to action after the mid-season break. They’ve looked tighter at the back and lost 1-0 to Celtic last time out in a game that could have gone either way. They face a UJ side that is almost averaging two goals in every game and will have to keep a close eye on their attackers. UJ’s form has fluctuated in recent weeks, collecting two wins and two losses in their last four games.

Vasco da Gama can get something from this game so I will double chance it: draw or Vasco win 1/1.


City Lads 16/1 | Draw 9/2 | TUT FC 1/7 (15:00)

After losing 2-0 to UWC, things aren’t going to get better for 14th-positioned City Lads who have picked up just two wins all season. They face a TUT side that has won their last four games, scoring 16 goals. TUT currently occupy the top position in the Hollywoodbets Super League, although they have played two more games than JVW who are in the second spot, and five more than defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns who are third. It’s the points on the board that count though and TUT has been merciless in their recent wins.

I’m expecting a big win for TUT, who will move up to 40 points with victory here.

Coal City Wizards 6/10 | Draw 24/0 | Tsunami Queens 4/1 (15:00)

In my last preview (for round 16) I predicted Tsunami Queens would suffer their 12th loss of the season in 14 games. They proved me wrong winning their first game of the season 1-0 against 11th positioned First Touch. They couldn’t have asked for a better fixture to follow that win. They face 12th-placed Coal City Wizards who have won just four times this season and are one of two sides who haven’t drawn a game this season. The Wizards have lost their last three games and will be looking to stop the rot in this game.

Despite winning their last game, I don’t see Tsunami Queens winning this one. I’m backing a win for the Wizards.

First Touch 2/1 | Draw 2/1 | Richmond United 12/10 (15:00)

The home side is without a win in its last four games, their last loss coming against a side who were yet to taste victory this season. That loss means First Touch is now winless in its last four games, picking up just two points in those games. Richmond United lost 3-1 against JVW and will be looking to bounce back against a side that’s one position below them in the log. The biggest struggle for the home side this season has been scoring goals with just 12 scored all season. Their defence will need to be on top form to keep Richmond at bay.

Double chance: Draw or Richmond win

JVW 7/10 | Draw 24/10 | Ma-Indies 33/10 (18:00)

JVW, who are second on the log, face a Ma-Indies side that has won two and lost once in their last three games. Ma-Indies will head into this game the fresher side having not played in round 16. JVW have won their last three games, scoring 10 goals in the process. I don’t see them slipping against Ma-Indies, who are only three points behind them.

Big value on the JVW win here at 7/10.

Thursday 18 August 2022

Golden Ladies 20/1 | Draw 8/1 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1/25 (15:00)

Defending Champions Sundowns Ladies are back in domestic action this week after missing a few rounds due to the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Champions League. They return as losing finalists and will be looking to quickly remind teams who the queens of the league are. They are seven points behind table toppers, TUT, but with five games in hand, this presents the first opportunity to close that gap against a side that is bottom of the table and winless in 16 games. Golden Ladies also have the leakiest defense in the league with 56 goals conceded.

This should be an easy win for Ka Bo Yellow.

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