Michaelson’s picks

If ever there was a time for Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to have a genuine go at each other in recent years – that time is upon us. Unlike previous meetings between the age old rivals where pride and bragging rights were the ultimate prize at the end of the match, this time around both sides are chasing Mamelodi Sundowns for the Absa Premiership title and three golden points are there for the taking.

Although Milutin Sredojevic’s second-placed Buccaneers refuse to proclaim they are title contenders, their close proximity to the summit suggests that should Downs slip up, they will be happy to take over the baton.

While Amahkosi have no idea what it feels like to lose a match this year, I am optimistic that Steve Komphela’s side will be brought to their knees by the Sea Robbers. Chiefs may have a water-tight defence, having conceded the least number of goals in the league (12) – but their Soweto rivals are a lot more lethal and convincing going forward. And as the ancient saying goes: the best way to defend is to attack. Pool Name: S6 V3 P1 M1: Burnley v Everton. Share of spoils. Tip: Draw = 2 M2: Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs. Previewed above. Win for Bucs. Tip: Win = 1 M3: SuperSport United v Maritzburg United. Maritzburg victory. Tip: Draw =3 M4: Deportivo La Coruna v Eibar. Away win for Eibar. Tip: Win = 3 M5: Leganes v Malaga. Win for Leganes. Tip: Win =1 M6: Platinum Stars v Free State Stars. All points for Free State. Tip: Win = 3 Bet on this pool and TAB’s other football pools – go to and click on the

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