Michaelson’s picks

There seems to be a bit of light shining at the end of the tunnel for SuperSport United, as they have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last two Absa Premiership matches against potent sides in Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City. Given their uncharacteristically lukewarm performances this season – two consecutive draws are great for United.

However, it is unfortunate that Matsatsantsa a Pitori are facing a highflying Free State Stars side. Ea Lla Koto are beaming with confidence after edging Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup semifinal last weekend.

Although their league form does not look quite as convincing of late, having drawn 1-1 in the Free State derby against Bloemfontein Celtic last time out before earning another 1-1 draw at Golden Arrows, which counts for almost nothing given that spirits are high in Luc Eymael’s camp. Pool Name: S6 V2 P1 M1: Maritzburg United v Sundowns. Win for United. Tip: Win = 1. M2: Platinum Stars v AmaZulu. All points for Usuthu. Tip: Win = 3. M3: Polokwane City v Cape Town City. Polokwane will rise and shine. Tip: Win = 1. M4: Orlando Pirates v Bidvest Wits. Pirates victory. Tip: Win = 1. M5: SuperSport United v Free State Stars. Previewed above. Tip: Win = 3 M6: Bayern Munich v Real Madrid. High scoring draw. Tip: Draw = 2. Bet on this pool and TAB’s other football pools – go to

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