Wild Betway Premiership Predictions for the 2025/26 Season

The Betway Premiership is back and if history has taught us anything, it’s that South African football never follows the script.

From managerial chaos to record-breaking scorelines, here are 10 bold predictions that could shake the league to its core.

Jose Riveiro Returns to SA

After a short-lived stint at Al Ahly, Riveiro is sacked and makes a sensational return to South Africa, not to Pirates, but to Mamelodi Sundowns, replacing Miguel Cardoso in a shock managerial twist.

Kaizer Chiefs Win the League

Under the tactical leadership of Nasreddine Nabi, Amakhosi finally end their title drought, clinching the league with three games to spare. Expect Soweto to erupt.

Siwelele FC Qualify for CAF Competitions

From relegation survivors (as SuperSport United) to continental contenders, Siwelele FC stuns the league by finishing top 4, earning a ticket to Africa.

Orlando Pirates Sign Peter Shalulile

In a blockbuster January move, Peter Shalulile crosses the floor. Pirates secure his signature, instantly boosting their title credentials.

A Goalkeeper Wins Footballer of the Season

For the first time in over a decade, a goalkeeper takes home the top individual honour. Could it be Brendan Peterson of Kaizer Chiefs? His heroics might just tip the scales.

A Match Ends 7–6

One fixture this season produces a 13-goal thriller, smashing PSL records for most goals in a single match. Defenders beware.

Three Coaches Fired in One Weekend

A chaotic round of results sees three clubs sack their head coaches within 48 hours. The pressure cooker of the Premiership claims its victims.

VAR Introduced Mid-Season

In a surprise move, the PSL rolls out VAR during the second half of the campaign, starting with high-profile fixtures. Controversy and clarity collide.

A Promoted Team Beats All Big Three

One of the newly promoted sides, maybe Orbit FC or Siwelele FC, stuns the league by defeating Chiefs, Pirates, and Sundowns in the same season.