Absa Premiership title race permutations ahead of round 28

The Absa Premiership could reach its climax this evening when The Brazilians take on Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium, and Orlando Pirates host outgoing champions Bidvest Wits behind closed doors at the Orlando Stadium.

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With a six-point lead at present and just three games to go, Sundowns are potentially just one win away from reclaiming the trophy they last lifted in 2016.

A victory in Pietermaritzburg for the Chloorkop-based outfit coupled with anything less than three points for the Buccaneers tonight would put an end to the two-horse race.

Should things go pear-shaped for Pitso Mosimane and his troops, as was the case in the Nedbank Cup semi-final over the weekend, and Pirates pull one over the ailing Clever Boys, the race would be wide open with two games left in the campaign.

However, it won’t be an easy task in Soweto as Wits look to work their way into the top half of the table and avoid being the first side in a 16-team PSL season to finish outside the top eight directly after winning the title.

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Though the Bucs have insisted they harbour no championship ambitions just yet, following their dismal showing last season, they will clearly be hoping to curb Downs’ celebrations at least until the final day’s action, or better yet overtake them in a photo finish.