25/10 – 27/10 PSL: Matchweek 5 Previews & 8+ Tips and Bets

PSL: Matchweek 5

Matchweek 5 of the Betway Premiership gets underway on Friday in Joburg. With eight games across Mzansi over 72 hours, PSL Matchweek 5 promises goals, saves, drama and plenty of must-watch action.

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PSL Premiership Standings

PSL Matchweek 5 Fixtures and Suggested Bets

Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates bounced back well from their shock defeat in the Carling Knockout Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win against Supersport on Tuesday night. With a 100% record in the PSL, the Buccaneers hope to continue their winning run on Friday night.

Amazulu

Usuthu’s horrid start to the season continued when they were dumped out of the Carling Knockout Cup last weekend. The team props up the PSL standings and is still looking for their first points.

Recent H2H:

  • Orlando Pirates 1-0 Amazulu
  • Amazulu 2-4 Orlando Pirates
  • Amazulu 0-0 Orlando Pirates

Verdict and Suggested Bet

Pirates should be too good for this Amazulu side, and I expect a routine victory on Friday night. Orlando Pirates to win is a nice leg to add to all accumulator bets.

Suggested Bet – Orlando Pirates to win @ 1.50

Richards Bay vs Stellenbosch

Richards Bay

Richards Bay have made an okay start to the season with four points from four games. One worry is the lack of goals, with just one goal from four games. The team enters this game in a buoyant mood after beating Sekhukune in the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16.

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch quickly put the heartbreak of the MTN 8 Final loss behind them when beating Amazulu in the opening round of the Carling Knockout Cup. They return to KZN and look forward to continuing their good start to the season.

Recent H2H:

  • Richards Bay 2-1 Stellenbosch
  • Richards Bay 0-3 Stellenbosch
  • Stellenbosch 2-1 Richards Bay

Verdict and Suggested Bet

I was surprised to see the betting for this game, and both teams are around 2.60 to win. I expect another strong showing from Stellenbosch and am backing them on the double chance market. Yet another solid leg to add to all PSL accumulators for the weekend.

Suggested Bet – Stellenbosch double chance @ 1.40

Royal AM vs Sekhukhune

Royal AM

Royal AM’s slow start to the season continued when they lost to Sundowns in midweek. While they have kept three clean sheets, they are struggling for goals, with just two goals in five games.

Sekhukhune

Sekhukune has made a brilliant start to the campaign and sit in fourth position. Undefeated after three games, the team are free-scoring and solid at the back. They will look to bounce back from their early exit in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Recent H2H:

  • Sekhukhune 1-0 Royal AM
  • Sekhukhune 1-0 Royal AM
  • Royal AM 0-1 Sekhukhune

Verdict and Suggested Bet

There has been a lack of goals between these teams in recent games. I expect that trend to continue on Saturday and I am backing under 2.5 goals.

Suggested Bet – Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.50

Marumo Gallants vs TS Galaxy

Marumo Gallants

After overachieving last season, Marumo Gallants have struggled so far in the 2024/2025 season. A major concern is the poor defence, and the team has leaked goals, conceding 8 in four games. One positive is their cup form, as they overcame Polokwane City in the Carling Knockout Cup.

TS Galaxy

TS Galaxy have started the season slow and are in the relegation zone with no wins or points. Last weekend, they earned a much-needed boost when defeating Chippa Utd in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Recent H2H:

  • Marumo Gallants 0-0 TS Galaxy
  • TS Galaxy 0-1 Marumo Gallants
  • TS Galaxy 0-0 Marumo Gallants

Verdict and Suggested Bet

Another game, I expect few goals, and I like the Under 1.5 goals at 2.30. If you want a safer bet for an accumulator, take the Under 2.5 goals at 1.50.

Suggested Bet – Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.50

Supersport United vs Kaizer Chiefs

Supersport United

The pressure is on coach Gavin Hunt and his team, who have made a poor start to the season. Supersport were thrashed last weekend by Amakhosi in the Carling Knockout Cup and followed up with another loss to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates in midweek.

Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs bounced back well from their loss to Sundowns by humbling Supersport last weekend. Amakhosi will aim to add more misery to former coach Gavin Hunt this weekend.

Recent H2H:

  • Supersport Utd 0-4 Kaizer Chiefs
  • Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Supersport Utd
  • Supersport Utd 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs

Verdict and Suggested Bet

Supersport and Gavin Hunt will be out for revenge after the thrashing by Kaizer Chiefs last weekend. I expect another open game between these sides with plenty of chances and I like the odds of over 1.5 goals.

Suggested Bet – Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.50

Chippa United vs Golden Arrows

Chippa United

After a strong start to the season, Chippa have struggled in their last two games. Dumped out of the Cup, and then a midweek loss to Stellenbosch means another loss here will see the team fall out of the top 8.

Golden Arrows

Like Chippa Utd, Golden Arrows have thrown away a strong start to the season. After winning their opening two games, they have lost their next three, including a 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup last weekend.

Recent H2H:

  • Golden Arrows 1-1 Chippa Utd
  • Chippa Utd 2-0 Golden Arrows
  • Chippa Utd 0-0 Golden Arrows

Verdict and Suggested Bet

Both teams could do with a point or more to get their seasons back on track. While a win is ideal, a draw is not a bad result for either team. I like the chances of a draw, as both teams will try to be compact and avoid defeat.

Suggested Bet – Match to end in a Draw @ 3.20

Polokwane City vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Polokwane City

Polokwane City suffered an early elimination in the Cup last weekend. They will try to bounce back from that disappointment on Sunday when they host defending PSL Champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns are firing on all cylinders right now and are scoring for fun. After four league games, they sit atop the table with four wins and 12 points. After dismantling Arrows 5-0 in the Cup last weekend, Masandawana followed up with a routine victory in midweek in the league.

Recent H2H:

  • Sundowns 1-0 Polokwane (AET)
  • Sundowns 0-0 Polokwane
  • Polokwane 0-2 Sundowns

Verdict and Suggested Bet

While Polokwane have done well this season, this is their toughest test. Sundowns are in top form right now and are looking unstoppable. The team is scoring goals for fun and should go 5 from 5 in the PSL by Sunday evening.

Suggested Bet – Mamelodi Sundowns to win @ 1.70

Cape Town City vs Magesi

Cape Town City

After some good initial seasons in the top flight, Cape Town City have stagnated over the past 18 months. Coach Eric Tinkler will hope for an upturn in form and results and continue building on that impressive win against Royal AM last weekend in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Magesi

Magesi are in their debut season in the PSL and have improved with every game. They enter this game in strong spirits after a giant-killing result in the Carling Knockout Cup last weekend when shocking Orlando Pirates 3-2.

Recent H2H: N/A

Verdict and Suggested Bet

This should be a good game between two teams that are high on confidence after last weekend’s Cup results. I think there will be goals in this game, and I am adding over 1.5 goals to my accumulator.

Suggested Bet – Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.50

PSL: Matchweek 5 Accumulator

  • Orlando Pirates to beat Amazulu at 1.50
  • Stellenbosch double chance vs Richards Bay at 1.40
  • Supersport vs Kaizer Chiefs Over 1.5 Goals at 1.50
  • Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Polokwane at 1.70
  • Cape Town City vs Magesi Over 1.5 Goals at 1.50

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