Nedbank Cup: Preview, Predictions, Betting Odds & More

Orlando Pirates will begin their title defence with an away match against struggling PSL rivals Richards Bay in what promises to be a highly-contested clash at King Zwelithini Stadium. Meanwhile, their cross-town rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, will take on Free Agents FC from the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League.

0/0 Mpheni Defenders | Draw 0/0 | Hungry Lions 0/0 15:00

Mpheni Home Defenders made it to the last 16 of the competition and were knocked out by Chippa United last year yhey will be hoping to top that by going all the way to the quarterfinals. Their journey start with overcoming Hungry Lions who are also aiming to avoid a first-round exit.

Things have not been going well for the Lions in the second division and they are desperate to turn things around. They are in good standing to get a victory in this match but should not make the mistake of taking their opponents lightly. Lions to win.  

0/0 Polokwane City | Draw 0/0 | The Bees FC 0/0 15:00

Phuti Mohafe’s side are clear favourites to come out victorious of this clash given their impressive start to the season, they have not tasted defeat in their last eight matches.

Not much is known about The Bees FC but we cannot count them out as we have seen in the past a number of big teams being slayed by lower division teams. City to win.

10/1 Richards Bay | Draw 5/1 | Orlando Pirates 1/5 15:00

The KwaZulu-Natal team will get a chance at redemption having suffered back-to-back 1-0 losses to Orlando Pirates in respective league matches. They will be aiming to cause a big upset by crashing them out of the competition and dashing their chances of defending their trophy.

The Sea Robbers are high on confidence following their resounding 2-1 victory over Al Ahly and finished top of their Group while also booking a spot in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals. Relebohile Mofokeng who scored a winning goal in the final last year has been continuing with his brilliance and will be heavily relied on to ensure that the team make it to the last 16.

0/0 Kaizer Chiefs | Draw 0/0 | Free Agents FC 0/0 18:00

Amakhosi will be aiming to avoid another shock at the hands of a lower-division team having been defeated by Milford FC last season under the guidance of Cavin Johnson. Chiefs have been blowing hot and cold since the start of the season, with coach Nasreddine Nabi serving a suspension and several players injured including striker Ashley Du Preez it remains to be seen whether or not they can avoid another shocking exit at the hands of a lower division team. Back Chiefs to win.