Things have changed markedly over the past couple of weeks in the PSL table, with Orlando Pirates opening up a decent lead over the sides below them at the top of the pile.
In behind, Mamelodi Sundowns have been faltering and are clinging on to second place, while improved performances from Sekhukhune United have seen them climb up into third spot.
Down at the bottom of the table, Chippa United have been in inspired form of late, enabling them to soar away from wooden spoon trouble, but the likes of Magesi FC and Orbit College continue to toil away.
There are some huge fixtures on the card over the next couple of weeks and here are our tips for another action-packed round of midweek 2025/26 PSL fixtures:
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Claim Welcome Bonus!2025/26 PSL Round 18 Predictions & Best Bets
Stellenbosch FC vs Magesi FC @ Danie Craven Stadium
Stellenbosch FC ($1.85)
Magesi FC ($4.80)
Draw ($2.90)
A pair of sides engrossed in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon this season meet here, as Stellenbosch FC host Magesi FC.
Results have been hard to come by for both clubs this term, with just six wins to their name between them.
Magesi know that a win here could push them off the bottom of the table and within just one point of Stellenbosch, but the hosts should have too much in front of their home fans here.
Result Prediction: Stellenbosch FC to win the match – $1.85
Score Prediction: Stellenbosch FC 2 – 0 Magesi FC
Best Bet:
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns @ Orlando Stadium
Orlando Pirates ($2.96)
Mamelodi Sundowns ($2.96)
Draw ($2.25)
The undoubted top two sides in South African football at the moment meet here, as league leaders Orlando Pirates take on their nearest and biggest challengers, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Recent performances and results from the Pirates have been superb and they are looking every bit like champions-elect this term.
For the Mamelodi Sundowns, this feels like a huge one, as they have struggled for form in recent times and anything other than a win here, could see the Pirates soar away from them.
The stakes are sky high here, which could make this one a draw, a result that suits the Pirates far more than it does the Sundowns.
Result Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – $2.25
Score Prediction: Orlando Pirates FC 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Best Bet:
AmaZulu FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns @ Moses Mabhida Stadium
AmaZulu FC ($3.35)
Mamelodi Sundowns ($2.10)
Draw ($2.80)
It is a crucial week for the Mamelodi Sundowns, who travel to AmaZulu FC next, as they look to claw themselves back into the PSL title race.
AmaZulu FC have enjoyed an excellent campaign and currently reside in fifth place, far from out of title contention themselves.
For the Sundowns, reacting to whatever result they pick up at Orlando will be key and they know that they would start as strong favourites in this one.
AmaZulu will have a good go here, but Mamelodi should get back to winning ways on the road.
Result Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns to win the match – $2.10
Score Prediction: AmaZulu FC 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns
Best Bet:
Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch FC @ FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs ($1.75)
Stellenbosch FC ($4.25)
Draw ($3.60)
It has been a subdued couple of weeks for Kaizer Chiefs, and they will be looking to force their way back into PSL contention, as they host struggling Stellenbosch FC.
Chiefs have ground to make up on plenty of sides above them, but they know that a couple of good results can help them turn things around.
For Stellenbosch, this is a complete free hit, with nobody expecting them to pick up a result here.
Consequently, all of the pressure is on Kaizer Chiefs in this one, but they should land a comfortable enough win at home.
Result Prediction: Kaizer Chiefs to win the match – $1.75
Score Prediction: Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 Stellenbosch FC
Best Bet:
2025/26 PSL Round 18 Multi Bet
We’re backing a treble this week for two teams to win and one match to end in a draw:
Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch FC – Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Draw
AmaZulu FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Mamelodi Sundowns
Total odds @ $7.13
