Chiefs resume chase for top two finish

SOCCER 10 POOL OF THE DAY

Saturday 2 April

S10 V2

Kaizer Chiefs must put their recent home defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows behind them, when they travel to meet Chippa United today, if they are to mount a belated challenge for a top two finish. More details at www.soccer6.co.za

M1 Stellenbosch FC vs Sekhukhune United: Stellenbosch have not won any of their last five outings, three of which have been at home. Sekhukhune have posted a single win in their past 10 matches.

M2 TS Galaxy vs Royal AM: Galaxy are second last in the DStv Premiership while Royal AM sit in second place, on a seven-match unbeaten run.

M3 Brighton & Hove Albion vs Norwich City: Brighton have lost six games in a row. Norwich sit bottom of the Premier League as they are on a run of seven successive defeats.

M4 Burnley vs Manchester City: Burnley sit second from bottom in the Premier League and need to stem a run of nine successive defeats against champions Manchester City.

M5 Leeds United vs Southampton: Leeds are staging a revival under new manager Jesse Marsch and won their last two games. The Saints are on a four-match losing streak.

M6 Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa: Wolves are one place above Villa in the Premier League standings, but the gap is 10 points, reflecting the dividing line between those chasing European club competition places next season and the rest.

M7 Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs: Chippa are still to win a home match this season. Chiefs will be looking to climb into second place in the league standings.

M8 Manchester United vs Leicester City: Leicester have won three in a row over Man United, including a 2-1 triumph on their last trip to Old Trafford.

M9 Lamontville Golden Arrows vs SuperSport United: Arrows have won twice in their past 10 home games. This is SuperSport’s fourth successive away game.

M10 Maritzburg United vs Swallows FC: Maritzburg are four points above Swallows near the bottom of the standings. The last two games between these clubs both ended in 1-1 draws.

Suggested permutation:

R16 1 x 2, 3 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 2, 3 x 1, 2