We take a look at the two MTN 8 Cup semi-finals taking place this weekend including the big clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Let’s start with a look at the MTN 8 Winner Betting where Mamelodi Sundowns are trading as 18/10 favourites ahead of Orlando Pirates at 21/10, Chiefs are on offer at 28/10 and Stellenbosch are the outsiders of the quartet at 5/1.

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SATURDAY

KAIZER CHIEFS v MAMELODI SUNDOWNS – Click here to bet

Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs were away to Cape Town City in their quarter-final match and the bookmakers could not separate the sides. Cape Town City took the lead in the 23^rd minute, but Chiefs hit back in the 36^th to take the match into the sheds at 1-1. The match looked to be heading to a draw when Chiefs popped up with a winner deep into injury time.

Chiefs made a slow start to their PSL campaign, but have hit some form with back-to-back wins 3-0 at home to AmaZulu and 2-0 away at Stellenbosch where there was 2/1 on offer about their winning the match.

Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns were 1/4 favourites to see off Swallows in their quarter-final encounter and they put in a workmanlike performance winning 1-0 thanks to a 48^th minute strike from Themba Zwane.

Sundowns are absolutely flying in the League with a 100% record after 6 matches and on Wednesday night it was Polokwane who felt their wrath with Sundowns winning 2-0 on the road.

Sundowns haven't conceded a goal in their last 5 games across all competitions dating back to the Cup match against Swallows.

These sides met in the League earlier this season with Sundowns winning 2-1 at home.

Prediction

Sundowns are 12/10 favourites to win in the 90 with the draw on offer at 21/10, but I am going to stick my neck out here and call a Kaizer Chiefs win inside the 90 minutes at 9/4. Chiefs have a much lighter schedule than Sundowns this season and I am expecting them to throw everything into this match.

Suggested Bet: Kaizer Chiefs win at 9/4

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SUNDAY

STELLENBOSCH v ORLANDO PIRATES – Click here to bet

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch were underdogs in their quarter-final clash away at SuperSport United, but after the game finished goalless in regulation time it was Stellenbosch who popped up with a 99^th minute winner to take them through to the last 4.

Stellenbosch have been a mixed bag in the League and they have lost their last 2 games at home to Chiefs and SuperSport United.

Pirates

Orlando Pirates were the most convincing winners of their quarter-final clash with a 5-0 thumping of Sekhukhune. They only led 1-0 at the break, but 4 second-half goals including a hat-trick strike by Zakhele Lepasa in the 87^th minute saw them comfortably home.

Pirates justified 17/20 favouritism when they beat Cape Town City 2-0 at home on Tuesday night and they are undefeated in their last 6 matches across all competitions.

These sides met in the League earlier this season with Stellenbosch winning 1-0 at home.

Prediction

The betting on this game mirrors the first semi-final and Stellenbosch are the 9/4 underdogs at home with the draw 21/10 and Pirates 12/10.

I have been following this Pirates side closely and they are playing some excellent football at the moment and I think they can get this win inside the 90 minutes.

Suggested Bet: Orlando Pirates win at 12/10

There are plenty of other markets on offer in each of the matches and there will also be in-running betting during the game.

Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change