On Saturday, September 28, Mamelodi Sundowns will face off against Kaizer Chiefs in the fourth round of the South African Premiership. The match is set to begin at 15:00 CET. Sportsmacro experts have crafted a preview for this matchup.
Kaizer Chiefs
The team has had a strong start to the new season. So far, the Chiefs have played two matches, securing a narrow 2-1 away win against Marumo Gallants and following it up with a convincing 3-1 victory over AmaZulu. Currently, Kaizer Chiefs sit third in the standings with six points and a goal difference of 5:2.
However, it’s still early in the season, with only three rounds completed. For perspective, last season, Kaizer finished 10th with just 36 points from 30 matches. The promising start this season brings hope for improvement. The upcoming match against Mamelodi Sundowns will be a significant test for the team.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns are not only the reigning champions of South Africa but have also clinched the country’s top league title for seven consecutive years. Since the 2017/18 season, no team has managed to dethrone them. Like Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns have made a strong start this season.
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In their opening match, they secured a 2-0 victory, followed by a commanding 4-1 win over Marumo Gallants. As a result, they currently sit atop the South African Premiership standings with an impressive goal difference of 6:1. Additionally, Sundowns advanced confidently through the CAF Champions League qualifiers, dominating Babene Swallows with an aggregate score of 8-0.
Key Facts about the match
- Mamelodi Sundowns have triumphed in their last four matches, whereas Kaizer Chiefs have secured two victories.
- Additionally, Sundowns remain unbeaten against Chiefs in their last eight meetings.
Probable Lineups
- Kaizer Chiefs: Ntware, Frosler, Cross, Dorthley, Miguel, Maart, Blom, Duba, Shabalala, Sirino, Chivaviro
- Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Morena, Thiwani, Lebusa, Kekana, Allende, Modiba, Ribeiro, Rayners, Matthews
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In their most recent matchup, Mamelodi Sundowns dominated Kaizer Chiefs with a 5-1 victory.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction
Kaizer Chiefs have made a strong start to the season and rightfully sit in third place. However, they now face a formidable challenge against a team that has claimed the domestic championship for seven consecutive seasons. I’m backing a Mamelodi Sundowns victory, with odds of 1.74.
