We take a look at the Betway Premiership sides in 2026/27 and who their most favoured opponents have been over the last decade, which makes for some interesting reading.
The criteria are that they must have played the club at least 10 times, and we are gauging their success by winning percentage in those matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns have enjoyed plenty of success in that time, with eight league titles, and their most favoured opponents have been Richards Bay, having won 11 of their 12 clashes (D1) against the KwaZulu-Natal side in that period.
Orlando Pirates love nothing better than a game against Chippa United, having won 20 of their 23 meetings (D2 L1) in the last decade for an 87% winning percentage.
Kaizer Chiefs have enjoyed matches against Maritzburg United/Durban City over that period, winning 14 of their 20 clashes (D3 L3), their dominance not ending when the KZN side switched identities and cities.
But Durban City have their own favoured opponents, against whom they have also won 70% of their matches. That is TS Galaxy, who are also the favoured opponents of Stellenbosch FC (67% winning percentage).
AmaZulu have enjoyed clashes against Cape Town City (63%), as have Sekhukhune United (50%).
Chippa United are the only club to appear three times as favoured opponents. Aside from Pirates, Marumo Gallants (46%) and Polokwane City (45%) have enjoyed the most success against them compared to other Betway Premiership clubs.
* Siwelele, Kruger United and Milford have not played 10 times against any team in the professional ranks.