There is an interesting midweek double header tie to look forward to in the DStv Premiership. On Tuesday, Maritzburg United travel to Athlone Stadium to face Cape Town City. While Moses Mabhida Stadium draws back its curtains when Royal AM entertain Orlando Pirates in Durban.
Tuesday 16 August
Cape Town City 1/1
Draw 43/20
Maritzburg United 3/1
(19:30)
Draw 43/20
Maritzburg United 3/1
(19:30)
The first matchup of the week kicks off in the Western Cape where Cape Town City seek their first points to put on the board when they host Maritzburg United. City have played three games to date, losing all thus far, sitting bottom of the pile with seven goals conceded. Maritzburg United, on the other hand, are the lowest scorers in the division, finding the back of the net just once in their three encounters played – so something must give at Athlone Stadium. Under the lights with the crowd in their favour, my money is on Cape Town City to get their first win of the new campaign.
Wednesday 17 August
Royal AM 22/10
Draw 2/1
Orlando Pirates 27/20
(19:30)
Royal AM were humbled and brought back down to earth after suffering their first defeat of the season, losing 3-1 to Stellenbosch at the Danie Craven Stadium. Prior to that result, Royal AM had won their opening two encounters, beating Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United. Speaking of the Chilli Boys, Pirates come off the back of losing to Chippa last weekend, failing to score for the first time in a game this term. There seems to be more worrying sign for Pirates heading into this game with Jose Rivero’s team leaving very little confidence for their supporters to feed off. My money is on Royal AM here.
DOUBLE @ 54/10
CT City Win 1/1
Royal AM Win 22/10
Written by Jesse Nagel