It has been a chaotic couple of weeks in the PSL, with Mamelodi Sundowns losing their place at the top of the table to the Orlando Pirates.
The end of the season has swung onto the horizon and with another raft of big games this weekend, there is plenty at stake once again.
Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu FC will both harbour ambitions of competing with the top two and they have big contests on the card this week, while Magesi FC and Orbit College remain locked in a basement battle at the foot of the table.
Here are our tips for another action-packed round of 2025/26 PSL fixtures:
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Claim Welcome Bonus!2025/26 PSL Round 17 Predictions & Best Bets
Durban City vs TS Galaxy @ Chatsworth Stadium
Durban City ($2.20)
TS Galaxy ($3.30)
Draw ($2.90)
Two sides locked in a battle to finish in the top six this season meet here, as Durban City take on TS Galaxy at home.
For City, it has been a stop start campaign, which they have lacked consistency in but there is no doubting their quality, especially in front of home support.
TS Galaxy meanwhile will believe they are firmly in the mix here and a positive result in this one would turn a few heads.
There won’t be much in this, but Durban City should sneak all three points.
Result Prediction: Durban City to win the match – $2.20
Score Prediction: Durban City 2 – 1 TS Galaxy
Best Bet:
Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants @ Orlando Stadium
Orlando Pirates ($1.35)
Marumo Gallants ($8.80)
Draw ($4.50)
Recent results have propelled Orlando Pirates to the top of the PSL table and how they would love to stay there as the end of the campaign nears.
Next up, is a home meeting with Marumo Gallants and all eyes are firmly on the Pirates in this one.
They have opened up a decent gap to the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in behind them, making this one even more significant.
For Gallants, this is a complete free hit but with just three wins to their name all season, it is hard to see anything other than a Pirates win.
Result Prediction: Orlando Pirates to win the match – $1.35
Score Prediction: Orlando Pirates FC 3-0 Marumo Gallants
Best Bet:
Polokwane City vs Siwelele FC @ Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Polokwane City ($2.35)
Siwelele FC ($3.10)
Draw ($2.50)
Two more teams locked in mid-table obscurity clash here, as Polokwane City host Siwelele FC.
The priority for both sides will be climbing the table over the coming weeks, and a win could go a long way towards doing just that.
For Polokwane City, this feels like a chance to push up towards a top six finish and their recent showings at home have been improved.
A pragmatic approach has underlined Siwelele FC’s results column this term, with just four wins to their name but they are a very tough side to beat.
This one could be cagey, and both sides may settle for a draw.
Result Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – $2.50
Score Prediction: Polokwane City 1-1 Siwelele FC
Best Bet:
Chippa United vs Richards Bay @ Buffalo City Stadium
Chippa United ($2.75)
Richards Bay ($2.45)
Draw ($2.90)
The improved Chippa United will be looking to build upon their recent upturn in performances and results, as they host Richards Bay.
United have dug deep in recent weeks to climb off the foot of the table and they look to have the bit between their teeth.
For Richards Bay, this doesn’t look like the type of contest they will be relishing at this stage, following a few tough games but they know a good result in this one could push them back up into the top six.
Neither side will take a backward step in this one, making a score draw a decent prediction.
Result Prediction: Draw – $2.90
Score Prediction: Chippa United 2-2 Richards Bay
Best Bet:
2025/26 PSL Round 17 Multi Bet
We’re backing a double this week for both teams to win:
Durban City vs TS Galaxy – Durban City
Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants – Orlando Pirates
Total odds @ $2.97
