The MTN8 Wafa Wafa semi-finals take place this weekend. On Sunday, August 26, SuperSport United will host Kaizer Chiefs in the first leg of the round. Matsatsantsa have been slowing trying to find their feet once again, as well as their opponents under their new mentor, Giovanni Solinas. Amakhosi have been incredible during the transfer window acquiring the services of key individuals, however, both sides will be looking to grab an advantage before the second leg of the semi-final match.
Over in England, Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways at Old Trafford when they host Tottenham on Monday evening. The Red Devils have had an unimpressive start to the season, while Spurs have two of their league games.
This week's guest predictor, Tshepo Thobane, gives his predictions for a few of this week's games. Do you agree with the eNCA Sport presenter?
MATCH OF THE WEEK
SUPERSPORT UNITED V KAIZER CHIEFS (MTN8)
Match 2 Soccer 6 Pool 26 Aug S6 V3 P1
League Rankings: SuperSport 4th Chiefs 12th
Useful facts: Amakhosi might be having it tough in the new Absa Premiership season so far, having collected only three points in four games played, but the Glamour Boys have had an impressive start in the MTN8. They will look to continue where they left off in the quarter-finals, where they thrashed Free State Stars 3-0 two weeks ago. The Soweto giants make the short trip to visit the Tshwane side in the first leg of the semi-finals on Saturday. Meanwhile, Matsatsantsa a Pitori have been enjoying a rather good run so farm with the MTN8 defending champions having win won three of the last three games across all competitions. The last time the two teams met, they played to a goalless draw in the second round of last season.
Tshepo Thobane: Draw
MANCHESTER UNITED V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE)
Match 8 Soccer 10 Pool 26 Aug S10 V3
League Rankings: Man United 9th Spurs 5th
Useful facts: The Red Devils will look to bounce back to winning ways when they welcome Lily Whites at Old Trafford on Monday, 27 August. The poor performance of Jose Mourinho's side against Brighton Hove Albion resulted in a 3-2 defeat last Sunday. Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino's men are fresh from a 3-1 victory against Fulham and will make it difficult for the home side to redeem themselves at their expense. The last time Jose Mourinho's side hosted Spurs, the visitors suffered a 2-1 loss last season.
Tshepo Thobane: Manchester United win
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