Pundit tips Baroka for top

WITH just five games left in the National First Division, analyst Lucky Mhlathe has looked into his crystal ball to see who will win automatic promotion.

According to the predictions he has made it seems Baroka FC will win promotion ahead of second-placed Highlands Park, who are currently just a point behind.

BAROKA’S remaining fixtures are: April 30 v Royal Eagles (A) Mhlathe says: “Baroka have been good on the road, but they slipped up in their (3-1) defeat to Vasco in Cape Town last weekend. Eagles are on a high and will make life difficult for Baroka.” Mhlathe’s prediction: Draw May 4 v Thanda Royal Zulu (home)

“Thanda have not enjoyed a good season, but they beat AmaZulu away from home recently. They cannot be underestimat Prediction: Baroka win May 7 v Witbank Spurs (home)

“Spurs have lost their last two matches, but they can make life difficult for Baroka.” Prediction: Draw May 15 v African Warriors (away)

“Warriors are fighting relegation and their confidence is low. They are like Moroka Swallows, destined for relegation.” Prediction: Baroka win May 22 v Milano United (home)

“Cape Town teams tend to struggle in the Polokwane heat. Milano will run out of steam, just like Santos did in Polokwane.” Prediction: Baroka win Season total: 61 points HIGHLANDS PARK’S remaining fixtures:

April 23 v Milano (home)

“Milano are not consistent. I did not expect them to lose their last two matches. They will struggle against a disciplined Highlands team.” Prediction: Highlands win May 1 v FC Cape Town (away)

“FC Cape Town have struggled this season and the consistent Highlands team will be too strong for them.” Prediction: Win May 7 v Black (home)

“Leopards have a new coach in Sello Chokoe, who studies the game well and can get players to play for him.” Prediction: Draw May 15 v Mthatha (away)

“They are difficult to play against, but I think Highlands will be stronger.” Prediction: Highlands win May 22 v AmaZulu (home) “AmaZulu want to finish the season on a high and many of the players would want to impress whoever is going to come in as their new coach.” Prediction: Draw Season total: 60 United Leopards Bucks