With Michaelson

Owen da Gama knows very well that breaking down Maritzburg United will not be an easy task, particularly given that Highlands Park will be away to the Team of Choice in the Telkom Knockout last-16 tie today.

United have not conceded a goal in their last five games and it will be hard for the Lions of the North to break down Fadlu Davids’ resolute defence at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

“We have analysed their last five games and we have seen some trends and how they utilise their team,” Da Gama said.

United will dominate proceedings and march into the quarterfinals of the tournament. Pool Name: S6 V1 P1 M1: Chelsea v Manchester United. Win for the Blues. Tip: Chelsea win = 1. M2: Baroka FC v Golden Arrows. Arrows to advance. Tip: Arrows win = 3. M3: Free State Stars v Bidvest Wits. Students to soldier on. Tip: Wits win = 3. M4: Mamelodi Sundowns v Bloemfontein Celtic. Masandawana victory. Tip: Sundowns win = 1. M5: Maritzburg United v Highlands Park. Previewed above. Tip: United win = 1. M6: Orlando Pirates v Chippa United. Bucs to win.

Tip: Win = 1.