The Soweto Derby, a highly anticipated clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, offers a plethora of betting markets for punters to explore.
Here are some of the betting markets that could give you value for your money:
- Match Result: This is the most straightforward market, where you can bet on whether the Buccaneers will win, the Glamour boys will win, or the match will end in a draw.
Example: Bet on Kaizer Chiefs to win the match.
Possible Odds: 48/10 (meaning you win R480 for every R100 bet)
Head-to-head:
In the last six Soweto Derby matches Orlando Pirates have won two and Kaizer Chiefs has won four (league only)
- Handicap Betting: This market levels the playing field by giving one team a virtual goal advantage or disadvantage. For example, you might bet on Orlando Pirates to win with a -1 goal handicap, meaning they need to win by two goals or more for your bet to be successful.
Example: Bet on Orlando Pirates to win with a -1 goal handicap.
Possible Odds: 18/10 (meaning you win R180 for every R100 bet)
Pirates are six points ahead of Chiefs and have been in good form since the start of the season. Placing a -1-goal handicap on them may be worth splashing your money on.
- Total Goals: This market involves predicting the total number of goals scored in the match. You can bet on whether there will be over or under a certain number of goals.
Example: Bet on over 2.5 goals in the match.
Possible Odds: 5/4 (meaning you win R125 for every R100 bet)
Both teams have displayed quality in their attacking department and this match promises to be filled with goals.
- Both Teams To Score: This market is a simple yes or no bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal in the match.
Example: YES or NO
Possible Odds: (YES) 11/10 (meaning you win R110 for every R100 bet) or (NO) 11/20 (meaning you win R65 for every R100 bet)
In the last six encounters – four fixtures both teams managed to score.
- Correct Score: This market requires you to predict the exact score of the match. It offers higher odds but is more difficult to predict.
Example: Score 3-2 or 2-2
Possible Odds: 43/1 (score 3-2) meaning you win R4400 for every R100 bet or 19/1 (score 2-2) meaning you win R1900 for every R100 bet.
- Half Time: This market requires you to predict which team will be ahead at half-time.
Example: Pirates or Chiefs
Possible Odds: 12/10 (Pirates) meaning you win R120 for every R100 bet or 5/1 (Chiefs) meaning you win R500 for every R100 bet.
In their last encounter, Chiefs went into the break leading 2-1 after a brace from Ashley Du Preez and a goal from Monnapule Saleng.
These are just a few of the many betting markets available for the upcoming Soweto Derby. Don’t miss out as this could be your chance to earn huge bank while watching two of the most storied clubs in the PSL go head-to-head.