Stellenbosch - AmaZulu: Start of the new Betway Championship season - August 1, 2026
Stellenbosch
AmaZulu FC
On Saturday, August 1, the new Betway Championship season gets underway, and one of the opening fixtures will see Stellenbosch take on AmaZulu. The match kicks off at 15:00 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for it.
Stellenbosch - AmaZulu: Match preview
Stellenbosch were not particularly consistent last season, picking up 37 points from 30 matches. The team finished ninth in the table. They were 17 points behind third place and 13 points clear of the relegation zone. The team began preparations for the new season at the beginning of July. They also played a friendly against AmaZulu.
AmaZulu themselves finished much higher in the table than Stellenbosch. They collected 47 points from 30 matches and finished fourth. The team were just seven points behind third place and failed to qualify for continental competitions. They also began their preparations at the start of July and competed in the PML Legacy Cup. They also won the KZN Premiers Cup.
Match facts and H2H
- AmaZulu won the KZN Premiers Cup friendly tournament.
- AmaZulu finished fourth last season, while Stellenbosch finished ninth.
- In their last five matches, Stellenbosch have won four times, while AmaZulu have won once.
Expected lineups
- Stellenbosch: Stephens, Lebusa, Godswill, Mdaka, Moloisane, Palace, Andries, Butsaka, Titus, Cupido, Phili
- AmaZulu: Ofori, Allan, Radebe, Fielies, Hanamub, Mthethwa, Ekstein, Bern, Maqokola, Matlhoko, Zikhali
Prediction
The start of the season is very important, so both teams will clearly want to get off to a strong start. Stellenbosch are playing at home, and I think the team are capable of winning, which is the outcome I am backing with odds of 2.
