Our betting expert expects a surprise victory for Golden Arrows because they have a strong record against Chiefs in recent seasons.
Best bets for Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs
- Double chance - Golden Arrows/ Kaizer Chiefs 1.34 on Betway
- BTTS - Yes 2.18 on Betway
- Winning margin - Golden Arrows to win by one goal 6.20 on Betway
We expect a 2-1 win for Golden Arrows.
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Our analysis: Form of both teams
Golden Arrows have had an indifferent start to the Betway Premiership campaign. They secured their second victory of the season during the week, moving up to fifth place in the league standings. They’re only three points off the top, where their next opponent currently sits.
Unbeaten in their last three outings, Manqoba Mngqithi appears to be building a good team in Durban. Meanwhile, Abafana Besthende aim to finish in the league’s top eight this season. Considering how they started, betting against them to achieve that target may not be wise.
After their Nedbank Cup victory last season, it appears that South Africans are seeing a new Kaizer Chiefs team. This team can actually compete with the likes of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns again.
The Amakhosi defended well in a goalless draw against the league champions during the week to stay in first place. However, their rivals are hoping that they will make a mistake. This is most likely to happen in an away game against Golden Arrows.
Probable lineups for Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs
Golden Arrows expected lineup: Ngcobo; Phillips, Comara, Shitolo, Sithole; Ayubulela, Zwane, Mabaso; Mantshiyane, Ndolvu, Dion
Kaizer Chiefs expected lineup: Petersen; Monyane, Kwinika, Ignacio Miguel, Mako; Mthethwa, Cele; Lilepo, Mmodi, Shabalala; Duba
Form vs history
This is an interesting fixture to call, which makes it difficult to select an outright winner. Golden Arrows have had a slight advantage in recent games. The KZN outfit won four of the last five head-to-heads, proving to be a difficult opponent for Chiefs.
Chiefs’ last victory in Durban was in 2022, which was their only win in their previous five away dates with Arrows. The hosts defeated the Amakhosi twice last season, which is why they are backing themselves to win this one.
However, Nasreddine Nabi’s men are in decent form. They are unbeaten across their last five outings, with three wins and two draws, including four PSL fixtures. Keeping Sundowns at bay would have given them a lot of confidence. This suggests they may be able to change their recent record against the Durbanites.
- Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs Betting Tip 1: Double chance - Golden Arrows/ Kaizer Chiefs 1.34 on Betway
Both teams to breach defences
Even though most PSL matches see only one team score, this one is set up in a way that both could score. Four of Arrows’ last five outings saw both teams score, which suggests a leaky backline for the hosts.
The opposite is true for Chiefs. They’ve been quite solid defensively and have not allowed a goal in this season’s PSL. In fact, they have kept five clean sheets in a row, including repelling the Sundowns’ attack.
However, they’ve always had a weakness against Arrows. Three of the last five head-to-heads produced goals at both ends, which equates to 60%. Both league meetings last term ended with the same result, which indicates that they will finally concede this weekend.
- Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs Betting Tip 2: BTTS - Yes 2.18 on Betway
Close affairs
Golden Arrows have already won two matches in the league this season, both of which came by a single-goal difference. Meanwhile, Chiefs’ previous two victories were also by a one-goal margin.
History suggests this one could also be very close. The last five head-to-heads were won by a solitary goal, regardless of which team won. All three of Arrows’ recent wins against Chiefs were by one goal, so it is a huge possibility this weekend.
- Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs Betting Tip 3: Winning margin - Golden Arrows to win by one goal 6.20 on Betway