Kaizer Chiefs vs Red Arrows Predictions - Amakhosi to Crash Out of CAF Competition
Kaizer Chiefs are predicted to draw at home against Zambia’s Red Arrows and exit the CAF Confederations Cup in the qualifying rounds. Chiefs, struggling under coach Fernando Da Cruz, have drawn five of their last seven matches and are missing key players due to injury. Red Arrows, in contrast, have won six of their last seven games, including a 1-0 victory in the first leg. The match is expected to have under 2.5 goals, with a 1-1 scoreline anticipated.
- Kaizer Chiefs are expected to draw and be eliminated from the CAF Confederations Cup following a first-leg defeat to Red Arrows.
- Chiefs are missing several key midfielders due to injury, while Red Arrows remain at full strength.
- Red Arrows have won six of their last seven matches; the game is predicted to finish with under 2.5 goals.
Chiefs are tipped for an early CAF exit on Friday night (Getty Images).
Kaizer Chiefs vs Red Arrows Predictions
Chiefs are struggling right now and are missing several key midfielders. I am tipping Amakhosi to draw at home and crash out of the CAF Confederations Cup in the qualifying rounds.
Key Stats – Stalemate on the Cards
- Kaizer Chiefs have drawn 5 of their last 7 matches.
- Kaizer Chiefs have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches.
- Red Arrows have won 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Red Arrows have seen Under 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 14 matches.
Head to Head – Red Arrows Won First Leg
The sides met for the first time in last week’s first leg.
Red Arrows beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at home.
Chiefs Form – Just Three Wins in Ten Matches
Kaizer Chiefs have drawn five of their last seven league matches. Under new coach Fernando Da Cruz, they have won just three of their last 10 matches.
They beat Siwelele 3-2 at home before a 1-1 draw away at Polokwane City. A 0-0 draw away at Golden Arrows with just one shot on target before a 1-1 home draw vs Stellenbosch.
On Saturday, they lost 1-0 away to Red Arrows in Zambia. Chiefs created very little in the match and were beaten by a second-half goal from a set-piece.
Red Arrows Form – Five Wins in Six Matches This Season
Red Arrows finished second in last season’s Zambia league, albeit a full 15 points behind the Champions. They have five wins in six fixtures s so far this season.
In the first CAF qualifying round, they beat Inate Route of Madagascar 4-0 on aggregate. Arrows won 2-0 at home and 2-0 away to progress.
A 1-0 win over Power Dynamos followed in the Zambian Super Cup before a 3-1 league win at Mutondo Stars. After a 0-0 home league draw vs Mufulira, they beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 last weekend in the first leg.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1): Leaner; Frosler, Moloisane, Miguel, Cross; Mthethwa, Mabaso; Vilakazi, Shabalala, Abrahams; Duba.
Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is out injured for this match. Thabiso Monyane is doubtful in defence and three central midfielders are ruled out.
Adolf Mtasingwa, Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu will play no part in the engine room. Left winger Langelihle Phili is out with an ankle injury.
Red Arrows:
The Zambian giants could name an unchanged XI from the first leg.
Coach Chisi Mbewe has no suspensions or major injuries for this match.
Verdict
I see this match ending in a draw with Under 2.5 goals. A 1-1 correct score is my prediction
Draw
Full Time Result
@2,50 - 3 Units
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Chiefs 1-1 Red Arrows
Correct Score
@6,50 - 1 Unit
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