Telkom Knock-out - Kaizer Chiefs versus Pirates

There is an interesting game on the go as the old Derby of South African football gets played out again as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer chiefs go head to head in the Telkom knockout on Monday.

I’ve had horrific luck backing either of these sides to a win and neither side has exactly set the domestic league alight.

However I got 7/1 and 9/1 on either side winning 1-0 or 2-0 so its tempting from that perspective. Went each way with these scores.

Will see what comes from it!

Telkom KO cup - 8 / 9 November

The Telkom knock out cup in South Africa is where the local soccer action. Here are the picks from the Sports Trader blog.

A rich prize in the local arena will be a big incentive for all the sides.

Saturday fixtures
Free State Stars v Bay United - Bay United win
Moroka Swallows v Orlando Pirates - Orlando Pirates win

Bay United managed to shock Sundowns in the last round and we're calling them to keep going against an average Free State Stars side.

Despite their up and down form in the league this season, I don't see how you can look beyond Pirates in this round.

Sunday fixtures
SuperSport United v Bloemfontein Celtic - Supersport United win
Ajax Cape Town v Golden Arrows - Ajax Cape Town win

In the Saturday fixtures, we backed the away sides. For Sunday we're backing the two home sides to take the honours.

Supersport United have been in top form and they should do the business against Bloem Celtic.

The Ajax vs. Golden Arrows match up is a little tougher but we're going with the Ajax side....