Kaizer Chiefs — Al Masry Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 8 February 2026
On February 8, 2026, in the fifth round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, Kaizer Chiefs will host Al Masry. The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs come into this match after a defeat in their most recent fixture, losing 1–2 to Stellenbosch in the Netbank Cup. Before that defeat, the team had enjoyed a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions. That defeat also ended a four-match winning streak, with all four victories finishing 1–0. During that run, Kaizer Chiefs recorded two wins in the South African Premier Division, beating Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants. At the moment, Kaizer Chiefs sit third in the league table, trailing leaders Orlando Pirates by just five points.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Kaizer Chiefs have won their last two matches, both 1–0 against ZESCO United of Zambia. Before that, they drew 1–1 against Zamalek, while their only defeat in the group stage came against their upcoming opponents, Al Masry, losing 1–2 away in the opening round. Currently, Kaizer Chiefs are third in their group with seven points, level on points with Al Masry but behind on goal difference.
At home, Kaizer Chiefs look very solid, having won four of their last five matches on their own ground. It is also worth highlighting the low-scoring nature of Kaizer Chiefs’ recent matches, as seven of their last eight games have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Al Masry
Al Masry come into this match in far from convincing form. In their last seven matches across all competitions, the team have recorded just one win, four draws, and two defeats. Their most recent fixture was in the Egyptian Premier League, where they played out a 1–1 draw away against ZED FC. At the moment, Al Masry sit sixth in the league table, trailing the league leaders by 11 points.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Al Masry lost their most recent match to Zamalek, having previously drawn against the same opponent. Their two victories in the competition came at the start of the group stage, with wins over Kaizer Chiefs and ZESCO United of Zambia. Currently, Al Masry are second in the group with seven points, ahead of Kaizer Chiefs on goal difference and just one point behind leaders Zamalek.
Away from home, the team have struggled for wins, going five consecutive away matches without a victory, all of which ended in draws. Notably, all of those matches finished with under 2.5 goals.
It is also worth noting that last season in the CAF Confederation Cup Al Masry advanced from the group stage in second place but were eliminated in the quarter-finals, losing to Simba over two legs.
Probable Lineups
- Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen, Solomons, Kwinika, McCarthy, Miguel, Maboe, S.Ndlovu, Lilepo, Vilakazi, Mmodi, Silva
- Al Masry: Hamdy, El Eraki, El Mohamady, El Aash, Sobhi, Deghmoum, Sawafta, Mugisha, Ali, Zemraoui, Mohsen
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Kaizer Chiefs have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Kaizer Chiefs have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- 7 of Kaizer Chiefs’ last 8 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Al Masry have failed to win 6 of their last 7 matches.
- 9 of Al Masry’s last 10 away matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
Kaizer Chiefs — Al Masry Prediction
The teams come into this match in different forms, but occupy very similar positions in the current CAF Confederation Cup group, making this encounter crucial in the battle for second place. Kaizer Chiefs perform very strongly at home. They are also fighting for the top positions in the domestic league and have been on a solid winning run recently. The team is also distinguished by a reliable defence, having kept clean sheets in four of their last five matches, while their games are generally not very high-scoring. As for Al Masry, the Egyptian side are also performing decently in their domestic league, but they tend to struggle in away matches and usually play in low-scoring encounters. Considering the current form of both teams and the importance of this encounter, especially for the hosts, who are eager to take revenge for the defeat in the first meeting and move ahead of their rivals in the group, and the overall defensive solidity from Kaizer Chiefs, there are strong reasons to expect a cautious match with a limited number of goals. My bet for this match: Total Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.48.
