Chippa United vs Siwelele: can Chippa United end their poor run at home?
Chippa United
In a Matchday 23 clash of the Betway Championship, Chippa United will face Siwelele on Tuesday, April 7, with kick-off at 19:30 CET. I suggest a bet on this fixture.
Chippa United vs Siwelele: match facts and head-to-head
- Chippa United are winless in five consecutive matches: three defeats and two draws.
- Chippa United have failed to keep a clean sheet in four straight games.
- Siwelele are unbeaten in five matches in a row: three draws and two wins.
- Away from home, Siwelele have drawn their last three matches.
- Siwelele have the worst attack in the league – just 12 goals scored.
- Siwelele have lost 32% of their matches this season without scoring, Chippa United – 21%.
- A quarter of Siwelele’s matches this season have been wins to nil.
- The most recent head-to-head meeting between these sides ended in a 0–0 draw.
Chippa United vs Siwelele: match preview
Chippa United are currently near the bottom of the table, with their primary objective being survival in South Africa’s top division. After 23 rounds of the Betway Championship, the team has collected 20 points and sits in 13th place. The gap to 15th is just two points, and to the bottom side – six. Therefore, nothing is decided yet for Chippa United, and they must improve their points tally. However, they are winless in their last five matches, which is a clear issue that needs to be addressed.
Siwelele sit higher in the standings and are currently in a more comfortable position than Chippa United. After 21 matches this season, they have accumulated 26 points, which is eight more than the 15th-placed side. While they have not mathematically secured their top-flight status yet, with nine matches still to play, their unbeaten run of five games is certainly a positive sign. If they continue to pick up points consistently, the question of survival in the Betway Championship will soon be settled.
Probable line-ups
- Chippa United: Msibi, Mobara, Kammies, Madingwane, Majadibodu, Sam, Modise, Mosele, Matrose, Kwayiba, Konqobe
- Siwelele: Goss, Sanoka, Ndebele, Rapoo, Mfolozi, Ngwato, Mokhuoane, Letshedi, Ohizu, Potsane, Pule
Prediction
Neither side is particularly prolific in front of goal, and this is unlikely to be a high-scoring encounter. I suggest a bet on under 2 total goals in this match.
