Kaizer Chiefs are desperate for three points and are looking for a win against SuperSport United on Saturday afternoon. The DStv Premiership match is scheduled to be played in Polokwane as Amakhosi look to erase their three-match losing streak. Cavin Johnson and his men are still licking their wounds from a 1-0 loss against Richards Bay and facing the Tshwane outfit will not be easy.
Together with Cape Town City, SuperSport is also going through a rough patch as they are yet to win in 2024 and Gavin Hunt will look to test Chiefs’ desperation. The three-time league winners are also fresh from a 2-0 defeat against Chippa United last weekend.
Chiefs vs SuperSport Match Details:
- Date: April 27, 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM SAST
- Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
Chiefs: Sitting at number 10 on the log table with 30 points means Amakhosi is not having an easy run in the league. Amakhosi’s ambitions to finish in the top three and qualify for CAF football will be tested by the visiting United. At the same time, Johnson is aware that a defeat will condemn the Soweto giants to the relegation zone.
SuperSport: Hunt is also looking to return to interclub football and a win over Chiefs will boost their chances. However, the former Amakhosi mentor is concerned about their poor run as they keep dropping points in the league. Amatsatsantsa A Pitori sit fifth on the log table with 35 points from 24 outings.
Chiefs vs SuperSport Key Battles To Watch:
Sifiso Hlanti vs Grant Margeman: Hlanti will face his former boss whom he worked together with at Bidvest Wits. The veteran left-back will be one of the players to watch as they want to finish on a high. Margeman is one of the best performers for the visiting SuperSport and his ability to command the midfield is what Hunt will demand from him to frustrate their hosts.
Lyle Lakay vs Ashley Du Preez: The seasoned left-back will want to exploit the spaces left by Chiefs on the right wing. The former Mamelodi Sundowns winger is a trusted source of assists with his crosses. Du Preez’s runs will be needed and he has pressure to redeem himself. Johnson will pin his hopes on him heading to Limpopo.
Chiefs vs SuperSport Head to Head:
Chiefs and SuperSport have met on 42 occasions and the visitors have an upper hand. Amatsatsantsa has 17 victories compared to 15 for Amakhosi. 10 matches between the two sides ended in draws.
Amakhosi vs SuperSport Coaches:
Cavin Johnson: Johnson has come under criticism from many Chiefs fans and some feel he didn’t stabilise the sinking ship. Despite his experience, he is desperate and under pressure to at least bag a win and finish on a high note.
Gavin Hunt: The four-time league winner with SuperSport and Wits coach has his sights on beating Chiefs. He did well in the first when they claimed a win. Hunt’s squad is crippled and with keeper Ricardo Goss’ suspension, he will turn to Washington Arubi.
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Chiefs vs SuperSport What The Teams Said:
Dillan Solomons: “We are not really playing bad at all; we are actually doing well, in my opinion. The problem is just that we are not scoring goals and taking our chances in the final third. And that is on everyone, not just the strikers; everyone is responsible for contributing goals. For example, it comes down to me putting in those good balls and crosses for our strikers to score, and our midfielders creating more chances for our strikers.”
“We could score from set pieces, but it is just not happening. So, it is everyone’s responsibility; that is the only thing that we should work on, getting those goals. Hopefully, this weekend against SuperSport, we will be able to put a smile on their faces by getting maximum points.”
Chiefs vs SuperSport Fan Sentiments:
While Chiefs fans in Polokwane will flock to the stadium in numbers, it is no secret that they are not confident in the players. At the same time, SuperSport will look to capitalise on their hosts’ rough patch.
Chiefs vs SuperSport Prediction:
With both outfits seemingly lacking in confidence, it becomes tricky to predict but the visitors have a chance for a win or at least secure a point.
Chiefs vs SuperSport What’s Next:
After facing the Tshwane outfit, Chiefs will face another side from the capital city, Sundowns in the league on Thursday night at FNB Stadium. Meanwhile, Hunt will be at home to Royal AM on Worker’s Day.
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