No walkover for Chiefs
Normally TAB soccer customers wouldn’t think twice about making Kaizer Chiefs at home a banker to beat Black Leopards in TAB pools but nowadays it’s not so simple
Kaizer Chiefs at home to Black Leopards used to be a routine three points, but given how much the AmaKhosi have slumped in performance and prestige of late, victory for them tomorrow at Soccer City is no guarantee.
Failure to score on Saturday against their Cameroonian opponents, who had only arrived to play hours before the kick off of the African Champions League match, was further evidence, if needed, of the powder-puff attack at coach Gavin Hunt’s disposal.
At least they have now managed successive clean sheets, but Chiefs languish in 13th place in the PSL standings with five points from as many matches.
Leopards have fared even worse with only three points and have already changed their coach.
Last season they made a record-equalling six coaching changes through the season and needed the post-season promotionrelegation playoffs to see them survive. They will not be favourites, but they are certainly capable of creating an upset.
This re-scheduled league game is one of only two encounters on the domestic football scene this week.
Orlando Pirates will; start as favourites against Bloemfontein Celtic for Saturday’s MTN8 final, which is being played in Durban.
They are looking better organised and are very quick on attack with an impressive high-pressing game, although their finishing still leaves much to be desired.
That said they are looking to end six seasons without a trophy and should be far too strong for their Free State rivals, so count on them to win in TAB soccer pools like Soccer 6 and Soccer 10.