Betway Premiership Top-Eight Betting
Behind the title race, the season-long story is the scrap for the top eight and the CAF qualification places. Here is how those markets work and where the value sits.
The top-eight race and the CAF places
The clubs that finish highest in the table earn South Africa's continental places: the very top sides go into the CAF Champions League, the next into the CAF Confederation Cup. That makes 'to finish top eight' and 'to qualify for CAF' season-long outright markets in their own right. With Mamelodi Sundowns banked at the summit most years, the real interest is the fight among Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and the chasing pack for the places behind them — a race that runs to the final round.
How to bet the markets
You back a club to finish in the top eight, or to land a CAF place, at fixed odds set across the season — and because these are decided over many matches rather than one result, form, fixtures and squad depth all feed in. A consistent mid-table side with a soft run-in can offer real value, and these prices drift and shorten as the table firms up, so timing your bet matters. Weigh them against the title market on the Betway Premiership odds page, read the clubs on the teams page, and see the Betway Premiership predictions page for who is going well.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Betway Premiership top-eight market?
A season-long outright on a club to finish in the upper half of the table. The highest finishers earn South Africa's CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup places, so it doubles as a continental-qualification bet.
When is the best time to bet the top eight?
These prices move all season as the table takes shape. Backing a side with a kind run-in early, before the market firms up, can lock in a bigger price than waiting until the race is clear.