PSL 2024/25: Can Sundowns Keep Their Crown?
PSL 2024/25: Can Sundowns Keep Their Crown?
Discover the enthralling previews of the PSL 2024/25 season as Sundowns compete against the Orlando Pirates as well as other teams.
Hey there, football fans! The current 2024/25 Premier Soccer League season has been fully under way, and it seems that this year the game will be hot. The defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, are favorites; however, a few teams, such as the Orlando Pirates, and possibly one or two other teams, are not very far behind. Now let’s take a closer look at what is going on on the pitch.
Current Standings:
As of January 18, 2025, here’s how the top teams are stacking up:
Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
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1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 4 | +18 | 30 |
2 | Orlando Pirates | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 5 | +17 | 27 |
3 | SuperSport United | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 25 |
4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 23 |
5 | Cape Town City | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 20 |
Data sourced from BBC Sport.
Mamelodi Sundowns: The Team to Beat
African champions have been the benchmark in South African football for quite some time now. They have a large squad and management with much experience; they have challenged themselves. However, with the fighting spirit in other tournaments, such as the CAF Champions League, can they continue with the same challenge? Fixture congestion probably challenges their stamina.
Orlando Pirates: Ready to Challenge
From what one chooses to see, the Buccaneers are on a mission. They have been registering victories, and they do so with so much energy in their attack, young legs. It affirms the fact they are organized at the back, only having conceded 4 goals in the entire tournament. That has to be the case for them as the season unfolds.
Polokwane City: The Surprise Package
Who saw this coming? Polokwane City’s disciplined display and mastery of set pieces have been a cause for attention in this tournament. It’s always good to have celebrity endorsements, but what the company lacks in celebrities it makes up for in teamwork. The problem will lie in sustaining such progress against the giants in the market.
Key Factors in the Title Race
- Injury Management: It is, however, important to ensure players remain in shape. It’s simply better for the teams that prepared good doctors and have strong plans for recovery.
- Squad Depth: Since everyone has so much on their plate, it is good to have quality players who can relieve each other in the game. They value the well-being of its members and also ensure that the flow of work does not cause the team to get fatigued.
- Tactical Flexibility: Employees who will be able to apply strategies concerning the opponent will cope with the problems. This is the fact: being flexible turns draws into wins.
- Mental Toughness: Learning how to work under pressure is just one of the things that make this job fun. Consistency and perseverance in racing help teams to emerge winners in most competitive races.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Date | Matchup | Venue |
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Jan 20, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Orlando Pirates | Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
Jan 23, 2025 | Polokwane City vs. Stellenbosch FC | Peter Mokaba Stadium |
Jan 26, 2025 | SuperSport United vs. Kaizer Chiefs | Lucas Moripe Stadium |
Note: Fixtures are subject to change. For the latest schedule, visit the PSL official website.
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