Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs: Will Kaizer Chiefs extend their unbeaten run?
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Kaizer Chiefs are set to travel to Golden Arrows for the fifth round of the Betway Championship. The clash takes place on Saturday, August 30, kicking off at 17:30 Central European Time. Here’s your comprehensive preview and prediction.
Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs: Match preview
Golden Arrows kicked off the new Betway Championship season with a 1-3 defeat to Sivelele. Despite dominating possession, the Arrows lacked sharpness up front and were deservedly beaten. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 home win over Richards Bay, followed by a 1-1 draw against Durban City, and in the latest round snatched all three points from Magezi with a goal in the second minute of added time. Golden Arrows now sit fifth in the table with seven points and a goal difference of 5:5.
Kaizer Chiefs have learned their lesson from last season’s disappointing ninth-place finish and have started the new campaign impressively. In the opening round, Chiefs beat Stellenbosch 2-0 away, followed by back-to-back 1-0 victories over Polokwane City and Richards Bay. In the previous round, the Amakhosi held Mamelodi Sundowns to a goalless draw, securing a point. They are now second in the table with 10 points and remarkably have yet to concede a goal.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Golden Arrows are unbeaten in three straight matches, while Kaizer Chiefs are unbeaten in five.
- Golden Arrows have scored at least once in each of their last seven games.
- Kaizer Chiefs have yet to concede a single goal in the league.
- Last season, Golden Arrows defeated Kaizer Chiefs twice: 1-0 and 2-1.
Probable line-ups
- Golden Arrows: Ngcobo, Shitolo, Mabaso, Komara, Mantshiane, Phillips, Sithole, Zwane, Maxwell, Dion, Mtanti.
- Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen, Mako, Monyane, Macheke, Inacio Miguel, Sele, Shabalala, Mtetwa, Lilepo, Mmodi, Duba.
Prediction
Kaizer Chiefs have made an impressive start, but now face a tough away trip against a resilient opponent ready to put up a fight. Golden Arrows did the double over the Amakhosi last season, but repeating that feat now seems a tall order. Prediction: total goals under 2, odds 1.8.
