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The festive break has come to an end, and it’s time to dive back into the heart-pounding excitement of the PSL! Week 13 features an epic showdown as reigning champions Kaizer Chiefs host the league leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, in what could be a season-defining clash. Meanwhile, Bidvest Wits and Black Aces are all set to keep the pressure mounting on the frontrunners. At the foot of the table, every point is vital as Maritzburg United and University of Pretoria battle it out with goal difference barely separating them in the relegation scrap.
Here’s your first tip for the new year: the Under 2.5 Goals market has been a favourite in the PSL, with the average goals per game resting at 2.3. Let’s kick off the year with some smart betting and value picks!
FRIDAY 8 JANUARY
Ajax Cape Town 11/10
Draw 2/1
Bloemfontein Celtic 5/2
Week 13 gets underway in Cape Town with Ajax taking on Bloemfontein Celtic. Ajax currently sits in 12th place, struggling with just three wins out of 10 games and a tough run of three consecutive losses. Meanwhile, Celtic haven’t fared much better, having lost back-to-back matches and still waiting for a win in their last six outings. Ajax boasts an unbeaten home record against Celtic in the last 12 meetings, claiming victory 10 times – this home win is well worth backing!
SATURDAY 9 JANUARY
University of Pretoria 14/10
Draw 2/1
Jomo Cosmos 19/10
University of Pretoria, second last on the table, has a golden opportunity to climb the standings facing one of the league’s poorest performers away from home – Jomo Cosmos. Cosmos has struggled, with no away wins and just two goals scored against eight conceded, while AmaTuks have lost five of their six home matches. This clash promises to be scrappy and low-scoring, making the draw at 2/1 an appealing bet.
Orlando Pirates 11/10
Draw 2/1
Platinum Stars 5/2
Orlando Pirates aim to recapture the form that recently helped them reach the CAF Confederations Cup final and win the MTN8. Platinum Stars have found it tough, failing to maintain consistency and recently held to a 1-1 draw against bottom-dwellers Maritzburg United, tightening their winless run to three games. The Buccaneers are tipped to bounce back, starting with a Saturday victory.
Free State Stars 11/10
Draw 2/1
Golden Arrows 5/2
A win for Free State Stars here could launch them from 10th up to 6th, leapfrogging Golden Arrows. However, goals have been scarce for Ea Lla Koto, while Arrows show good form, winning three of their last five outings. Backing Abafana Bes’thende’s dangerous counter-attacking style to secure maximum points.
Kaizer Chiefs 16/10
Draw 19/10
Mamelodi Sundowns 18/10
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Mpumalanga Black Aces 7/10
Draw 22/10
Polokwane City 38/10
Black Aces, together with Sundowns and Bidvest Wits, remain unbeaten at home. Polokwane City will challenge this record, but their poor away form, with five losses out of seven and just five goals scored, doesn’t bode well. Black Aces are on a hot streak, winning their last three matches with only one goal conceded, and are expected to continue their winning form to keep the pressure on the top two.
SUNDAY 10 JANUARY
SuperSport 13/20
Draw 23/10
Maritzburg United 4/1
SuperSport United take on struggling Maritzburg United. Matsatsantsa are undefeated in their last five matches, including two successive wins. Maritzburg has just one win from 12 games this season, scoring nine goals but conceding a hefty 24. Their away form has been worrying, with four losses in six. The last face-off went 1-0 in Supersport’s favour. Currently, they look the stronger team and should clinch all three points.
Chippa United 22/10
Draw 2/1
Bidvest Wits 12/10
Chippa United recorded a 2-1 home win over Bloemfontein Celtic last time, while Bidvest Wits lost 2-1 at Kaizer Chiefs. Chippa seeks a back-to-back victory, aiming to break into the top eight, while Wits has the chance to top the log depending on outcomes elsewhere. This promises an intriguing match but Wits’ determination may just edge the day with a crucial win.
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