Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu Predictions & Tips - Benni McCarthy’s AmaZulu to pile misery on Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs are in very poor form, especially at home, and have been outclassed when facing good opponents. AmaZulu are playing well and will show no fear in this match. I am tipping an away win and for Chiefs’ poor results to continue.

Kaizer Chiefs hold a 19-2 advantage versus AmaZulu over their previous 27 matches with six draws.

Their last meeting was in January as Kaizer Chiefs won 1-0 in Durban courtesy of a Samir Nurkovic goal.

Chiefs are in poor form. Three consecutive wins in January pushed the team up the Premier Soccer League table, but they are now three league matches without victory and sit 9th.

A 3-0 home win against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila was followed by a 0-0 draw away at Stellenbosch and then a 1-1 draw at home to Baroka. A 2-1 defeat away to Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby followed.

In their last match, Kaizer Chiefs were beaten 2-1 at home by lower league opponents Richards Bay FC in the Nedbank Cup. Their CAF Champions League clash away at Wydad Casablanca was meant to take place on Saturday but was postponed.

Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya is suspended at left back and Chiefs have injury doubts over several other players. Erick Mathoho could be missing at the back and both Kearyn Baccus and Lebogang Manyama are carrying knocks in midfield.

Khama Billiat is ruled out with a long-term injury in attack so Leonardo Castro could partner talisman Samir Nurkovic.

AmaZulu are seven matches unbeaten in all competitions and after 10 points from their last four league matches, they sit 7th in the Premier Soccer League table.

A 1-1 draw on the road at SuperSport United was followed by beating Baroka 2-0 away and Stellenbosch 2-1 at home. A 4-3 home victory against Bloemfontein Celtic came after that before AmaZulu progressed on penalties in the Nedbank Cup after a 1-1 draw at Golden Arrows.

In their last match, AmaZulu played out a dull 0-0 stalemate at Swallows.

AmaZulu handed a debut to new signing Zukile Kewuti in midfield for the last match and he should keep his place against Chiefs. Bongi Ntuli is pushing to start up front after the side’s toothless display against Swallows.

Samkelo Mgwazela made his debut in the second half in the last match and could be handed a start in defence. The only major injury doubt is over midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe.