Marumo Gallants — Kaizer Chiefs Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 28 January 2026
Marumo Gallants
On January 28, 2026, in Matchday 16 of the South African Betway Premiership, Marumo Gallants will host Kaizer Chiefs. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Marumo Gallants
Marumo Gallants approach this match in poor form. The team have gone seven consecutive matches without a win across all competitions. In their most recent outing, they suffered a 2–0 away defeat to TS Galaxy. Prior to that, they recorded two consecutive league draws against Magasí and Sekhukhune. During this difficult run, Marumo Gallants also lost the Carling Knockout final, falling to Orlando Pirates after extra time.
In the league, the team currently sit 12th in the table, just three points above the relegation zone. Their overall league form is unconvincing, as they have failed to win any of their last five league matches, recording three defeats and two draws.
However, their home form has been relatively solid this season. In six home matches, Marumo Gallants remain unbeaten, with two wins and four draws.
Looking at the head-to-head home record against Kaizer Chiefs, the recent meetings show complete balance. In the last four encounters between the two sides, each team has recorded one win, while the other two matches ended in draws.
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Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs are currently in good form, as the team are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent match was in the CAF Confederation Cup, where they defeated ZESCO 1–0, securing their first win in the tournament. At the moment, Kaizer Chiefs sit third in their group with four points.
In the league, the team also won their latest match by a narrow 1–0 margin against Golden Arrows. Before that, they played out two consecutive goalless draws against TS Galaxy and Chippa United. Overall, Kaizer Chiefs’ last five matches have all finished with under 2.5 goals. In the league standings, the team are currently in third place, just two points behind the leaders.
Looking at the head-to-head meetings with Marumo Gallants, the encounters between these sides have been very competitive and entertaining. In the last five meetings, each team has recorded one win, while the other three matches ended in draws. Notably, both teams scored in all five of those matches.
Probable Lineups
- Marumo Gallants: Mlambo, Ncube, Sikhosana, Agnikoi, Mabotja, Mpambaniso, Bance, Nhlapo, Otladisa, Ndlondlo, M.Ndlovu
- Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen, Monyane, Kwinika, McCarthy, Miguel, Maboe, S.Ndlovu, Lilepo, Shabalala, Mmodi, Silva
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Marumo Gallants have failed to win in their last 7 matches.
- 4 of Marumo Gallants’ last 5 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Kaizer Chiefs have won or drawn 14 of their last 15 matches.
- Kaizer Chiefs have won or drawn 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
- 5 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Marumo Gallants — Kaizer Chiefs Prediction
Both teams approach this match in contrasting forms. Marumo Gallants have gone seven matches without a win. In the league, the team is only three points above the relegation zone. However, recently, they had a decent performance against Orlando Pirates in the final of the Carling Knockout, losing only in extra time. They also play fairly confidently in home matches. Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, are performing much more reliably. They have gone five matches unbeaten across all competitions. The team is currently third and also looks solid on the international stage. In head-to-head matches between these two teams, the matches are usually very competitive, and often end in a draw. Considering the dominance and current form of Kaizer Chiefs, as well as the home form of Marumo Gallants and their desire to break their negative streak, we expect a fairly even and cautious match from both teams, with a small number of goals in the match. My bet for this match: Total Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.46.
