Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the South African Premier League relegation group, Casric Stars are set to face Orbit College. The match kicks off on Saturday, June 21, at 15:00 Central European Time. Here’s my betting preview for this crucial showdown.
Casric Stars vs Orbit College: Match preview
Both teams compete in the Motsepe Foundation Championship—the second tier of South African football. Orbit College finished the regular season in second place with 53 points from 30 rounds, while Kasrik Stars took third with 48. Notably, Orbit College conceded just 19 goals all season, making them the league’s best defensive side.
These two clubs kicked off the relegation group campaign going head-to-head. Their first encounter was a tense affair, ending in a goalless draw—0-0. Next, Orbit College went away to Cape Town City. The hosts pressed aggressively, but Orbit’s defense held firm, keeping a clean sheet. However, Orbit couldn’t find the net either. Kasrik Stars, on the other hand, managed to score against Cape Town City—a dramatic equalizer in the seventh minute of stoppage time salvaged a 1-1 draw.
As a result, heading into the second round of the group, all three teams are level on two points. Orbit College sits bottom purely because they’ve drawn 0-0 twice. The second round now looms, with every team set to face each other again. This clash between Kasrik Stars and Orbit College could prove pivotal.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first meeting between these teams ended 0-0.
- Kasrik Stars are unbeaten in their last six matches: two wins and four draws.
- Orbit College are on a nine-game unbeaten run.
- Orbit College are undefeated in seven consecutive away games—the same streak Kasrik boasts at home.
- In the last five head-to-head matches, Kasrik have beaten Orbit three times, with two draws.
- Orbit College have never beaten Kasrik Stars.
Probable line-ups
- Casric Stars: Mpakumpaku, Gam, Taukobong, Mtshweni, Tshoba, Tloloe, Malope, Abubakar, Mosadi, Milazi, Zwane
Prediction
This is a crucial match that could be decisive in the battle for promotion to the South African Premier League. With all teams tied on two points, a win here could provide a significant advantage. My bet: both teams to score. Odds for this outcome—2.2.
