Banks reckons Stellenbosch can come away with the spoils in their first final
This week’s Soccer Laduma guest predictor is former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Banks Setlhodi. 15 Dec (22:00) - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur (English Premier League): The Lilywhites have been blowing hot and cold this season, but the 4-1 win against Newcastle United will have them in high spirits for this away trip. Forest, meanwhile, need to start collecting points before January when they will likely lose several players to AFCON.
Banks Setlhodi: Tottenham Hotspur win
16 Dec (15:00) - Stellenbosch FC v TS Galaxy (Carling Knockout): This time last season Steve Barker’s men were languishing in the relegation zone, but are now in third place on the PSL log and have reached their first cup final. They are up against worthy opposition in the Rockets, however.
Banks Setlhodi: Stellenbosch FC win
16 Dec (19:30) - Burnley v Everton (English Premier League): Everton have a mountain to climb after having 10 points deducted for breaches of financial sustainability rules. This weekend they travel to Burnley on the back of a fantastic victory over Chelsea. Good news for the home side from coach Vincent Kompany is that “it won’t be too long before Lyle Foster is able to come and help”. The SA striker is undergoing treatment for mental health issues.
Banks Setlhodi: 17 Dec (15:30) - Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates (DStv Premiership): After a great start to this season, which saw coach Mabhuti Khenyeza win a PSL Coach of the Month award, Arrows are backpedalling on the league table. They’ve lost four consecutive PSL matches and dropped down to seventh spot. The Buccaneers have been posting convincing wins and are slowly but surely turning their league season around.
Everton win Banks Setlhodi: Draw
17 Dec (16:00) - Brentford v Aston Villa (English Premier League): Villa beat second-placed Arsenal this past weekend, just days after claiming the scalp of defending champions Manchester City. This weekend they travel to London without key players Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia, both out injured, and may find themselves with a battle on their hands. Banks Setlhodi: Aston Villa win