Betway Premiership Odds
The Betway Premiership title-winner market — one club to be crowned champions — is the headline season-long bet. Here is how the odds work, why Mamelodi Sundowns are always short, and where the value actually sits.
Sundowns' dominance and how the market works
Every club is priced to win the league, but one name towers over the board: Mamelodi Sundowns have won a long run of recent titles and open as short-priced favourites every season, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and the rest of the chasing pack at much bigger prices. You back one selection at the odds shown and that price is locked in even if it shortens later. The catch is that the favourite is so dominant the outright price offers little value on its own — backing Sundowns to win the league rarely pays enough to be worth the stake.
Where the value sits
Because the title is usually a foregone conclusion, the value moves elsewhere. A 'winner without Sundowns' market, or backing the second-placed finisher, prices up the real race behind the champions. The top-eight and CAF places markets reward reading the chasing pack, and week to week a handicap on Sundowns at home turns a short favourite into a fairer price. Pair this with the Betway Premiership betting guide and the Betway Premiership predictions page for who is likely to push them.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the favourites to win the Betway Premiership?
Mamelodi Sundowns head the title market every season after a long run of recent championships, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and the chasing pack at longer prices.
Is there value in backing the title favourite?
Often not. Sundowns are so dominant that the outright price is short, so value tends to sit in markets like the winner without Sundowns, second place, the top eight, or a handicap on them in single matches.