What might unfold if the Betway Premiership clubs continued to accumulate points at their present pace until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season? Would that result in any notable changes on the leaderboard?
The brief answer is no, yet this scenario demonstrates that the smaller point differentials we observe today could expand significantly.
To break it down: Mamelodi Sundowns currently holds 56 points from 23 matches, averaging 2.44 points per game. If that trend persists over a full season of 30 matches, we can estimate they would finish with approximately 73 points at the end of the season.
This is, of course, a purely theoretical exercise. In reality, football does not unfold in such a predictable manner. Nevertheless, if Orlando Pirates were to maintain their current pace, they would conclude the season with around 69 points, leaving Sundowns four points clear of the title.
However, the true disparity is illustrated in the race for third place.
In the proposed scenario, Kaizer Chiefs, currently in third, would accumulate 57 points, a significant eight-point lead over AmaZulu in fourth. This gap is substantial, especially when the existing difference stands at just three points.
The remaining clubs in the top eight would include Sekhukhune United (48 points), Durban City (44), Polokwane City (43), and Lamontville Golden Arrows (39).
Stellenbosch FC (37) would miss out on the MTN8 for the first time since 2021.
Magesi FC (22) would find themselves at the bottom of the table and automatically relegated, while Marumo Gallants and Orbit College (both with 24 points) would find it necessary to rely on goal difference to determine relegation playoff eligibility.
At present, Gallants (-17 goal difference) hold a slight advantage over Orbit College (-22).
Projected Betway Premiership points tally for clubs at their current rate after 30 matches:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns – 73 points
2. Orlando Pirates – 69
3. Kaizer Chiefs – 57
4. AmaZulu – 49
5. Sekhukhune United – 48
6. Durban City – 44
7. Polokwane City – 43
8. Golden Arrows – 39
9. Stellenbosch – 37
10. Siwelele – 35
11. Richards Bay – 34
12. TS Galaxy – 31
13. Chippa United – 29
14. Marumo Gallants – 24
15. Orbit College – 24
16. Magesi – 22
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