Dive into the thrilling PSL week 15 action, starting on Friday 15 December 2017, with insights from our passionate football pundit.
The Orlando Pirates missed a chance to leap to the top of the table after surrendering a 1-0 lead against AmaZulu last week. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs bounced back strongly, securing a tight 1-0 win over the struggling Platinum Stars.
This week, the spotlight shines on Durban with two electrifying fixtures: the fiery KZN derby between Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United, and a high-stakes face-off between Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town. Let’s gear up for some top-notch football with our week 15 preview.
*Note: Matches with midweek commitments have been excluded from this preview.
Friday 15 December
Cape Town City 21/20 | Draw 19/10 | AmaZulu 28/10
Benni McCarthy’s Cape Town City face a crucial game as they aim to turn around a run of four winless matches. A key returnee, Aubrey Ngoma, recently scored, bringing hope after their 1-1 draw with SuperSport United.
AmaZulu, with a series of four draws, have shown resilience but struggle to finish games strongly. Expect Cape Town City to clinch a hard-fought home victory.
Saturday 16 December
Chippa United 8/10 | Draw 2/1 | Polokwane City 15/4
Following a solid 10-game unbeaten streak, Chippa United stumbled last week against Ajax Cape Town, but coach Teboho Moloi, the November PSL Coach of the Month, is aiming for a comeback with a permanent contract in the works.
Polokwane City are struggling near the bottom with perilous form. Look for Chippa United to bounce back with a victory here.
Bidvest Wits 1/1 | Draw 22/10 | Platinum Stars 22/10
Though crowned Telkom Knockout champs, Bidvest Wits have struggled in the league with just two wins out of 13. A win here could lift them off the foot of the table.
Platinum Stars hover just above the drop zone. Coach Roger De Sa’s side will fight hard to stop the champions from scoring an away win. Backing Wits to take the points is a smart play.
Kaizer Chiefs 5/10 | Draw 5/2 | Ajax Cape Town 11/2
Kaizer Chiefs ended a tough period with a vital 1-0 win over Platinum Stars, thanks to Siphiwe Tshabalala’s late winner after coming off the bench – a masterstroke by coach Steve Komphela.
Ajax halted Chippa United’s unbeaten run last week. However, prior to that, they had faced five games without victory. All eyes are on Chiefs to take the win at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
QUAD @ 10/1
Cape Town City Win 21/20
Chippa United Win 8/10
Bidvest Wits Win 1/1
Kaizer Chiefs Win 5/10
