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Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns PSL Head-to-Head & Stats

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John Eastwood 19 Oct 2024
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  • Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns' rivalry is the second biggest in South Africa.
  • Head-to-head: Sundowns lead with 22 wins, Chiefs 17, and 11 draws in the last 50 matches.
  • Chiefs dominated the initial cup finals between the sides, winning the first eight meetings, mostly via penalties.
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Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns is perhaps the second biggest match in the South African football calendar (Getty Images).

The Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns rivalry is arguably the second biggest in South Africa after the Soweto Derby. 

  • Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-Head Record
  • Kaizer Chiefs dominate Sundowns in Cup finals
  • Latest Results

Mamelodi Sundowns, known as "The Brazilians" due to their playing style and kit resembling the Brazilian national team, was founded by a group of youngsters around Marabastad in Pretoria (Tshwane) in the 1960s.

Kaizer Chiefs, affectionately referred to as "Amakhosi," was established in 1970 by Kaizer Motaung, a former player for Orlando Pirates. The club, based in Johannesburg, quickly became one of the most successful and popular teams in the country.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-Head Record


The head-to-head history between these two giants is a testament to their enduring rivalry. Over the years, they have faced each other numerous times in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), cup competitions, and friendlies. 

As of the latest records, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have played over 80 matches against each other. The results are relatively balanced, with each team having periods of dominance.

In the last 50 meetings on record, Sundowns have 22 wins to 17 for Chiefs with 11 draws. As of 2024, Sundowns went eight matches in a row without losing to Chiefs.


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Played
Won by Chiefs
Won by Sundowns
Draws
Overall50172211


Kaizer Chiefs dominate Sundowns in Cup finals


In the first eight meetings between the teams in Cup finals, Chiefs won all of them. Five of those victories came in penalty shootouts. In 2015, Sundowns beat Chiefs 3-1 in the Telkom Knockout Final under coach Pitso Mosimane.

Year
Results
Cup final
Info
1992Chiefs 1-0 SundownsBP Top 8 Cup
1994Chiefs 4-2 SundownsBP Top 8 Cup
1997Chiefs 1-1 SundownsRothmans CupFirst meeting
1997Chiefs 1-1 SundownsRothmans CupReplay. Chiefs won 3-2 on penalties
1998Chiefs 2-2 SundownsRothmans CupChiefs won 2-1 on penalties
2000Chiefs 1-0 SundownsBOB Save Super Bowl
2001Chiefs 2-2 SundownsBP Top 8 CupChiefs won 7-6 on penalties
2007Chiefs 0-0 SundownsTelkom Knockout FinalChiefs won 3-2 on penalties
2008Chiefs 0-0 SundownsMTN8 Cup FinalChiefs won 4-3 on penalties
2015Chiefs 1-3 SundownsTelkom Knockout

Latest Results



Date
Result
Competition
25 April 2021Sundowns 1-2 ChiefsLeague
15 August 2021Sundowns 2-2 ChiefsMTN8 Cup
12 September 2021Sundowns 2-0 ChiefsLeague
8 May 2022Chiefs 1-1 SundownsLeague
13 August 2022Sundowns 4-0 ChiefsLeague
21 January 2023Chiefs 0-1 SundownsLeague
9 August 2023Sundowns 2-1 ChiefsLeague
2 September 2023Chiefs 1-1 SundownsMTN8 Cup
23 September 2023Sundowns 2-1 ChiefsMTN8 Cup
2 May 2024Chiefs 1-5 SundownsLeague
28 September 2024Chiefs 1-2 SundownsLeague




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