Carling Knockout Cup 1st Round Predictions & Tips
Carling Knockout Cup gets underway this weekend (Getty Images)
This weekend sees the beginning of the 2025-26 Carling Knockout Cup in South Africa. The tournament has 16 teams, all of the PSL teams in other words. It works as a round of 16 and will be played over the weekend of 3, 5 & 6 October 2025.
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Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Arrows to extend superb home form
- Golden Arrows strong at home, 4 wins in 5.
- Sekhukhune United lead head-to-head (4-2 in 9 matches).
- Arrows tipped to win but likely to concede a goal.
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants Predictions - Brazilians to batter Bahlabane Ba Ntwa
- Sundowns expected to win by 2+ goals with a clean sheet.
- Sundowns have won 17 of their last 18 home PSL matches by 2+ goals.
- Gallants have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches to nil.
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Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele Predictions - Sea Robbers to spank Siwelele
- Orlando Pirates have won 7 straight matches, all clean sheets.
- Bucs scored 18 goals in those 7 games; Siwelele have scored in only 1 of last 7.
- Prediction: Pirates to win to zero, scoring over 2.5 team goals.
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Durban City vs Polokwane City Predictions - Hosts to progress past poor travellers
- Durban City have won 3 of last 4 home matches.
- Polokwane City have lost 3 of last 5 away matches.
- A low-scoring match is likely, with under 2.5 goals tipped in a home victory.
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30 Sep 2025Carling Knockout Cup 2025-26 Draw - Dates, Venues and Times Confirmed
- PSL reveals 2025-26 Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 schedule
- Matches held October 3-5 at venues across South Africa
- Top teams include Sundowns, Chiefs, Pirates & previous winners
2025 Carling Knockout Cup Fixtures
Friday, 3 October 2025
Durban City vs Polokwane City
Saturday, 4 October 2025
Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele
Orbit College vs TS Galaxy
Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants
Sunday, 5 October 2025
Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs
Richards Bay FC vs Chippa United
AmaZulu vs Magesi
