Kaizer Chiefs might disrupt the title chase as fixtures for Sundowns and Pirates are disclosed

Kaizer Chiefs might disrupt the title chase as fixtures for Sundowns and Pirates are disclosed
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Mamelodi Sundowns sit atop with 56 points and a plus 30 goal difference, while Orlando Pirates trail closely on 54 points with a plus 36 goal tally, setting up a tight battle for the championship with seven matches left for both.

Kaizer Chiefs, Richards Bay, and Stellenbosch FC each face both leading contenders in their upcoming schedules, where the Amakhosi could hand a significant boost to their fierce Soweto opponents Pirates by grabbing points from Sundowns during their clash on May 6.

Polokwane City will host Sundowns twice more this term, kicking off next Wednesday and wrapping up on the seasons closing day. Pirates have triumphed over them in their two encounters so far, yet Sundowns have managed just two victories in the last four showdowns against Rise and Shine, drawing once and losing once, notably falling 1-0 in their most recent trip to Limpopo.

Sundowns will contest four of their last seven outings at home, a venue where they have rarely faltered in recent campaigns, facing Stellenbosch, Chiefs, Swallows, and Polokwane City there.

Their away trips include visits to Polokwane, Richards Bay, and TS Galaxy, the latter having proven troublesome for them lately and eliminating them from the Nedbank Cup this year.

Pirates have three remaining home fixtures versus AmaZulu, Chiefs on April 26, and Durban City.

They will travel to Richards Bay, Stellenbosch, Magesi FC, and Orbit College to close out the schedule.

The exact timing of that concluding matchday could shift based on Sundowns progress in the CAF Champions League final, since the current dates overlap.

The league finale is pencilled in for May 23, ensuring completion by May 24 to free up players for the Bafana Bafana World Cup preparations.

The Champions League deciders are slated for May 15 and May 24, though Betway Premiership guidelines require the last two rounds to occur simultaneously, potentially rescheduling the leagues end to a midweek slot between those if Sundowns advance.

Sundowns take on the opening semi-final leg away to Tunisias Esperance this Sunday.

Sundowns remaining seven games: Polokwane City (away), Stellenbosch FC (home), Richards Bay (away), Kaizer Chiefs (home), Swallows (home), TS Galaxy (away), Polokwane City (home)

Pirates remaining seven games: Richards Bay (away), AmaZulu (home), Kaizer Chiefs (home), Stellenbosch FC (away), Magesi FC (away), Durban City (home), Orbit College (away)