Royal AM vs Chippa United Prediction: Hosts can not afford to lose this game

Harry Gwala Stadium will host this South Africa Premier League game between Royal AM and Chippa United. Both teams have played below par in recent weeks, and they will look to step up in this one. Which side returns to winning ways?

Royal AM are off a run of games with no victories, a run that has extended to six. In those matches, Royal AM lost to Orlando Pirates, Supersport United, Cape Town Spurs, and Mamelodi Sundowns twice. However, their best performance in that run saw this team play to a 1-1 draw with Golden Arrows. This season, Royal AM have accumulated 29 points from 28 games, positioning them 14th in the standings. 

Chippa United have dropped level after an incredible April performance. In their last matches, a run of five, Chippa United have failed to secure a single win. In that run of games, Chippa United lost to AmaZulu, Moroka Swallows, and Orlando Pirate twice and then played to a draw with Golden Arrows last time out. However, it is worth noting that their prior encounters with those poor runs saw Chippa United secure four straight wins. This season, Chippa United have accumulated 33 points from 28 matches, and they now look safe from relegation. 

This is a crucial encounter for the home team as their chances of avoiding relegation are still in jeopardy. Chippa United, on the other hand, are on the road, and despite a draw in their previous weekend game, this team needs to step up more. This should be a game of importance, and while I expect more defensive play from the two teams, Royal AM, with home fans' support, should take maximum points.