Predicted Final Betway Premiership Standings: Top Teams and Bottom Dwellers

14 April 2026 at 08:15

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The quick response is no, yet it highlights how the narrow margins now between clubs could widen considerably.

Based on Mamelodi Sundowns achieving 56 points over 23 matches, their average comes to 2.44 points per match. Multiplying that by 30 fixtures and adjusting gives around 73 points by seasons end.

This remains speculative naturally, since football rarely follows such patterns, but should Orlando Pirates maintain their pace they would end on 69 points, allowing Sundowns a four point victory in the title race.

The real impact appears in the fight for third spot.

Under this projection, Kaizer Chiefs in third would reach 57 points, leading fourth placed AmaZulu by a substantial eight points. Currently though, they sit just three points apart.

The remaining top eight spots go to Sekhukhune United with 48 points, Durban City on 44, Polokwane City with 43, and Lamontville Golden Arrows at 39 points.

Stellenbosch FC on 37 points would fail to qualify for the MTN8 for the first time since 2021.

Magesi FC with 22 points would anchor the table and face direct relegation, whereas Marumo Gallants and Orbit College both on 24 points would rely on goal difference for the playoff spot.

For now, Gallants hold an advantage at minus 17 goal difference over Orbit Colleges minus 22.

Projected Betway Premiership points for teams based on current average after 30 matches:

1. Mamelodi Sundowns - 73 points

2. Orlando Pirates - 69

3. Kaizer Chiefs - 57

4. AmaZulu - 49

5. Sekhukhune United - 48

6. Durban City - 44

7. Polokwane City - 43

8. Golden Arrows - 39

9. Stellenbosch - 37

10. Siwelele - 35