After a strong start to the season with a victory over Marumo Gallants in their opening match, Kaizer Chiefs are aiming to continue their momentum as they take on AmaZulu FC. The two historic clubs will face off in a Betway Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban this Wednesday at 19:30.
Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
Chiefs Look to Build on Winning Start, AmaZulu Seek First Win
While Amakhosi began their campaign on a positive note, the same can’t be said for AmaZulu, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Polokwane City. Despite taking the lead through new signing Etiosa Ighodaro, defensive lapses and a mistake by captain and goalkeeper Veli Mothwa allowed Rise and Shine to secure all three points.
AmaZulu will be motivated to bounce back against one of the league’s giants, Kaizer Chiefs, who are still settling in under their new technical team. Chiefs, on the other hand, will be determined to avoid dropping points as they look to keep pace with rivals Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, both of whom have made strong starts with back-to-back wins.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport’s PSL channel 202, with coverage starting at 18:30, featuring expert analysis. Showmax will also stream the match live. Additionally, the game will be covered on various SABC radio stations.
Betting Odds
Hollywoodbets has Kaizer Chiefs as the favorites to claim a win against AmaZulu. AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco, however, will be keen to use his familiarity with Chiefs’ new head coach Nasreddine Nabi to cause an upset.
- AmaZulu FC: 21/10
- Draw: 2/1
- Kaizer Chiefs: 27/20
Moses Mabhida Stadium
The Moses Mabhida Stadium, a 55,000-seater in Durban, was one of the venues built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It has hosted major international teams like Germany, Portugal, and Spain, and is now primarily used for football, though it has also been the site of rugby and cricket events.
Last Meeting
The two teams last met on 12 May 2024 at King Zwelithini Stadium, where the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-Head
- 12/05/24 – AmaZulu 1-1 Kaizer Chiefs
- 21/10/23 – Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 AmaZulu
- 26/08/23 – Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 AmaZulu
- 13/01/23 – AmaZulu 4-0 Kaizer Chiefs
- 23/10/22 – AmaZulu 0-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Players to Watch
For Kaizer Chiefs, Gaston Sirino and Bradley Cross will be pivotal after their standout performances against Marumo Gallants. Rising stars Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala will enter the match with confidence following their goals in the opening round.
AmaZulu will look to Etiosa Ighodaro to continue his scoring form, while his striking partner Junior Dion could be key. In midfield, Ben Motshwari, Celimpilo Ngema, and Mlondi Mbanjwa will be critical in driving Usuthu forward.
