Carling Knockout Quarter-Finals: Fixtures, Times & Predictions

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The Carling Knockout quarter-finals take centre stage this weekend, with no Betway Premiership matches on the official fixture list for 7 and 8 November. Orlando Pirates face Sekhukhune United at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon, and Sunday brings Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele and Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu, both at 18:00. Mamelodi Sundowns are already through after beating Golden Arrows 1-0 on Tuesday. Here’s how last weekend finished, how the cup has unfolded so far and every fixture with its SAST kick-off time, plus our predictions.

How Last Weekend Finished

The Betway Premiership’s Matchday 9 produced a Soweto Derby win for Orlando Pirates and a big home win for Mamelodi Sundowns. Here are all eight results from Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October:

Pirates’ 2-1 win over Chiefs at FNB Stadium took them to the top of the log on 25 points, but Sundowns’ 4-1 win over Durban City later that evening put them back in front on 26 points from 10 games, one point clear of Pirates, who have played nine. AmaZulu are third on 22 points, and Richards Bay remain bottom on three.

The Road to the Quarter-Finals

Eight last-16 ties were played between 24 and 28 October, and Mamelodi Sundowns then played the first quarter-final on 3 November. Seven of the eight last-16 winners kept a clean sheet, and Siwelele were the only side to need penalties. Here are the cup results so far:

That leaves seven sides in the competition: Sundowns, already into the semi-finals, plus Pirates, Sekhukhune, Chiefs, Siwelele, Stellenbosch and AmaZulu, who meet in the three quarter-finals below. Check the official PSL site for semi-final details once the weekend’s results are in.

Carling Knockout Quarter-Finals: Fixtures, Venues & SAST Kick-Off Times

The Chiefs vs Siwelele tie was first reported for a 15:00 kick-off and now shows 18:00 on the official PSL fixture list, the same time as Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu. Cup times and venues can change at short notice, so check the PSL fixture list or your operator’s listing closer to kick-off.

Saturday Afternoon: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United

Orlando Pirates are second on the Betway Premiership log with 25 points from nine games: eight wins and a draw, no defeats, and only two goals conceded in the league (+19 goal difference). They beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Soweto Derby last time out and reached the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on 27 October. Sekhukhune United are sixth on 14 points (four wins, two draws, three defeats, goal difference level at zero). They lost 1-0 at Milford in the league on Saturday, having beaten Richards Bay 3-1 in the cup at Peter Mokaba Stadium on 25 October. Team news for both sides is best checked on the clubs’ official channels closer to kick-off.

Sunday Evening: Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele

Kaizer Chiefs are fifth on 14 points with three wins, five draws and one defeat, the defeat being last weekend’s 2-1 derby loss to Pirates. In the cup they beat TS Galaxy 3-0 at FNB Stadium on 27 October. Siwelele are 14th on six points (one win, three draws, five defeats) with 16 goals conceded, and they lost 3-2 at Marumo Gallants on 30 October. They did, however, get through the last 16 by beating Polokwane City 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw. The tie is scheduled for Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, so check the official fixture list before travelling or ticketing.

Also Worth Watching

• Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu, Sunday, Stellenbosch are eighth in the league on 10 points and beat Durban City 2-0 away in the last 16, but lost 2-0 at home to Chippa United on Saturday. AmaZulu are third on 22 points (seven wins, one draw, one defeat) and won 1-0 at Kruger United in the last 16 and 1-0 at home to Golden Arrows in the league on Saturday
• Mamelodi Sundowns, already through to the semi-finals after a 1-0 win over Golden Arrows at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday 3 November. They have won both of their cup ties 1-0 (the other was against Marumo Gallants in the last 16), and they lead the league on 26 points

Our Predictions for the Carling Knockout Quarter-Finals

Here’s how we see the three ties playing out, based on current form, log position and goal difference. These are our own editorial picks, an opinion and not betting advice, and not guaranteed outcomes, so treat them as a view rather than a certainty. The scores are for 90 minutes. If a tie is level after 90 minutes a winner is still decided, as Siwelele’s penalty shoot-out win over Polokwane City showed.

Where to Bet on the Carling Knockout in South Africa

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