The 2024/25 Betway Premiership season kicks off with an intriguing clash as newly-promoted Marumo Gallants host Kaizer Chiefs at the Free State Stadium. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns on a positive note, setting the stage for a captivating encounter.
Chiefs vs Marumo Gallants: Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
This will be the first league meeting between the teams since Gallants were relegated at the end of the 2022/23 season it will be their fifth overall. In the last four encounters, Chiefs won one, while the other three games have ended in draws. The matches between these teams have been competitive, with Gallants pushing Chiefs to their limits on several occasions.
Key Points:
Kaizer Chiefs’ Form: The Glamour Boys have endured a mixed start as seen in the off-season, with inconsistent performances raising questions about their title aspirations. However, under Nasreddine Nabi they intend to pace things out as he finds the perfect recipe for a winning team. They’ll need to rediscover their winning formula and secure a vital three points.
Marumo Gallants’ Resurgence: Gallants return to the topflight after acquiring the status of Moroka Swallows and they’ll be looking to build on their recent positive results and cause an upset against the favoured Chiefs. Gallants’ head coach Dan Malesela has reiterated that they’re very optimistic that they’ll walk away with three points. They’ll be looking to build on their recent positive results and cause an upset against the favoured Chiefs.
Predictions and Betting Odds
Given Kaizer Chiefs’ fanbase and their long-rooted experience, they are clear favourites to win. However, Gallants have shown resilience in their previous encounters with Chiefs and could make this a competitive match.
- Prediction: Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Marumo Gallants
- Betting Odds:
- Kaizer Chiefs to Win: 2.70
- Draw: 3.60
- Marumo Gallants to Win: 4.50
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): 2.00
- Over 2.5 Goals: 2.10
Chiefs vs Marumo Gallants: Kick-Off Time and Where To Watch
- Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
- Date: 14 September 2024
- Time: 17:30 SAST
Fans can catch the action live on SuperSport PSL (DStv Channel 202) and streaming on DStv Now for subscribers, including Showmax Premier League. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the league.
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