Friday, October 31, 2008

SA PSL Picks - 1st and 2nd November 2008

Three South African PSL games this Saturday and the balance on Sunday. We haven't really done much commentary around local soccer picks and the up and down performances of the 'big' teams have probably proven that decision right.

Saturday
Free State Stars v Orlando Pirates - Pirates win
Kaizer Chiefs v AmaZulu - Chiefs win
Ajax Cape Town v SuperSport United - Draw

Pirates have FINALLY gotten into gear after a very poor start to the season. Even missing some key players, they should do the job against Free State stars.

If Chiefs don't win here (and win convincingly), then nobody shoud take them seriously.

SuperSport top the PSL after the first but we're worried they will slip up here against Ajax. We're calling a low scoring draw.

Sunday
Moroka Swallows v Bloem Celtic - Swallows win
Thanda Royal Zulu FC v Bidvest Wits - Draw
Mamelodi Sundowns v Bay United - Sundowns win

Bloem Celtic are scraping the bottom of the league with one draw and four losses. Swallows should do the business here in front of their home crowd.

Wits have shown flashes of form but Thanda Royal Zulu haven't been the worst side around either. Coupled with home ground advantage we suspect Royal Zulu can at least pick up one point here.

Sundowns got an important win against Wits earlier in the week and management and coaches will be very aware that the 'powers that be' and the fans have not been very accepting of the average results delivered so far. Sundowns should win and win big against a Bay United still trying to find their feet at this level.

Source: Sports Trader

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