On Wednesday, Johannesburg will host a match in the 8th round of the South African Premier Division, where Kaizer Chiefs will face Marumo Gallants. A bet on goals in this game seems promising.
Match Preview
Kaizer Chiefs is one of South Africa’s most famous football clubs. While recent seasons have been challenging, this year they’ve begun well, achieving four wins in six matches, drawing against Mamelodi (0-0), and losing just once to Sekhukhune United (1-3).
However, the situation has changed with the departure of head coach Nasreddine Nabi, leaving uncertainty about how the team will perform without him.
On the other hand, Marumo Gallants have struggled for consistency. After winning their first two games, they faced two losses and then drew three times in a row. This performance places them mid-table in ninth position with nine points.
Interestingly, Marumo Gallants tend to perform fiercely against Kaizer Chiefs, with half of their eight meetings resulting in red cards for Gallants players. This suggests another intense match ahead.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In seven of Kaizer Chiefs’ last eight games, fewer than three goals were scored.
- Marumo Gallants haven’t won any of their last five matches.
- Each of Marumo Gallants’ last five games had fewer than three goals.
- In their eight meetings, Kaizer Chiefs have three wins, while Marumo Gallants have two, with three matches ending in draws.
Probable Lineups
- Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen – Frosler, Inacio Miguel, McCarthy, Mako – Lilepo, Mthethwa, Ndlovu, Mmodi – Sirino, Silva
- Marumo Gallants: Arubi – Ncube, Sikhhosana, Chabatsane, Mabotja – Manaka, Monde, Mbhele – Motloung, Clifford, Ndlondlo
Prediction
Past encounters between these teams have produced few goals, and a similar trend is anticipated. The matches often feature strong midfield battles with limited scoring chances. A single key goal could determine the outcome, so betting on under 2.5 total goals is sensible.