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Kaizer Chiefs vs SuperSport United Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Kickoff Time: 17:30 UK Time Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg Sportsboom goes in depth on the upcoming Betway Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United at the FNB Stadium this Tuesday, 18th of February 2025. The South African soccer league has just passed the midway point, with more results to analyse, those lock bets pop up more often. For Kaizer Chiefs, this may be perceived as three points in the bag, but SuperSport United have everything to prove in the second half of the season. For a detailed, in-depth look at the match, be sure to check out our full preview.
SuperSport head coach Gavin Hunt//Getty Images
Kaizer Chiefs continue their continental qualification journey at the FNB Stadium. AmaKhosi welcome a hurting SuperSport United teetering above the danger zone in the Betway Premiership. Chiefs are notably inconsistent of late, but a draw and a win since the Soweto Derby defeat could spell a fresh start. Meanwhile, SuperSport United are suffering, picking up one point since the start of 2025. For Nasreddine Nabi and the boys, a full complement of points is essential, and the Glamour Boys faithful will believe their outfit is more suitable than current CAF spot competitors. You can bet on soccer games, including a piece of this action on our recommended South African betting sites.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Chiefs Slight Favourites
Home: 68/100 (1.68) – 59.5%
Draw: 24/10 (3.40) – 29.4%
Away: 21/4 (5.20) – 11.1%
*Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change
Head-to-Head Record
Last Five Meetings (Betway Premiership)
26/10/2024: SuperSport United 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
19/10/2024: SuperSport United 0-4 Kaizer Chiefs
27/04/2024: Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 SuperSport United
20/09/2023: SuperSport United 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
13/05/2023: SuperSport United 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs Current Form – WDLWW
Kaizer Chiefs welcome the return to home soil, where they prove far better, losing just two of their last 10. Nasreddine Nabi’s side are seemingly turning the tide on an inconsistent run of form, picking up a 2-2 draw with AmaZulu, and a 1-0 away win over Stellenbosch in a six pointer for continental football. Before those two results, a 1-0 loss to rivals Orlando Pirates could have derailed their season, but the positive performance in the Soweto Derby bled over resulting in four points.
The January signings Tashreeq Morris and Glody Lilepo have both found themselves on the scoresheet versus AmaZulu and Stellenbosch respectively, while Thabo Cele is happy to be back in South Africa following a stint in Russia featuring on the starting lineup for consecutive games. However, Cele does need to keep a lid on it, picking up yellow cards in back-to-back fixtures.
Kaizer Chiefs dominated the last encounter with SuperSport but fell asleep just before the end of the first, conceding a 44th-minute goal by their current acquisition Morris, funny enough.
The Glamour Boys can be confident here considering the form and table standings – fifth on 25 points, just four short of CAF soccer.
A Kaizer Chiefs fan holds a placard//Getty Images
Key Players to Watch
- Tashreep Morris: Seemingly Kaizer Chiefs’ most promising signing of the window, so good that despite this being only his third game (should he start), he has a claim to be the most effective player in the team. He also faces his previous employers, and this could make for a memorable night.
- Makabi Lilepo: Man of the Match in the win over Stellenbosch, he also joined this January transfer window. The 27-year-old winger finishes like a striker!
- Thabo Cele: He does not over complicate things, which is what you want from your box-to-box midfielder. This is why he’s walked straight into the starting line-up under Tunisian head-coach Nabi.
Home Team News
Bongani Same (leg-injury) is expected back later this month, alongside Edson Castillo (broken fibula), who has been out since October. There are no suspended players, but both Mduduzi Shabalala and Thatayoane Ditlhokwe are at risk of suspension with three yellow cards each to their name.
SuperSport United Current Form – DLLWL
While SuperSport United found some reprieve in their cup encounter at the end of January with a 1-0 win over newly promoted side Magesi, their domestic league campaign is at risk of demotion should results not turn in their favour.
Matsatsantsa have secured just one point, a 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United last matchday, since the turn of the calendar year. Even more concerning for coach Gavin Hunt, a mere two wins in their last 10 league appearances, both narrow 1-0 victories, means the once Champions of the league under the same coach many moons ago, could face relegation – 12th and six points above the drop zone.
Key Players to Watch
- Nyiko Mobbie: The 30-year-old has not let his quality drop since joining from Mamelodi Sundowns, featuring in all 17 league fixtures for SuperSport, the right-back brings heaps of assurance to a struggling backline.
- Brooklyn Poggenpoel: If his midfield partnership could find better space to receive the ball, he could shine in most matches.
- Christian Saile: One thing SuperSport lack this season are goals, scoring just seven in 17 fixtures, and one of those come from new acquisition Saile – a former Kaizer Chiefs player ready to prove a point to his former employers.
Away Team News
Long-term injury for forward Bradley Grobler can take some of the blame for a lack of quality in the final third, while key midfielder Grant Margeman is also sidelined with an ACL injury. On the other hand, Hunt will be delighted with the return from injury of Terrence Dzvukamanja who got some minutes under his belt in the 1-1 draw with Sekhukhune.
Predicted Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs: 4-2-3-1
B. Bvuma; R. Frosler, R. Dortley, I. Miguel, T. Dithlokwe; T. Cele, Y. Maart; P. Mmodi, M. Shabalala, M. Lilepo; T. Morris.SuperSport United: 4-4-2
R. Goss; N. Mobbie, I. Okon, É. Mbangossoum, A. Baliti; S. Ndlovu, B. Poggenpoel, G. Moralo, V. Pule; C. Saile, S. Nurković.
Suggested Bets
Under 2.5 goals: While firepower is returning to SuperSport United, they still play an extremely low block, and Kaizer Chiefs will find it difficult to breakdown, often relying on a counterattacking style. ****No odds at the time of writing
Kaizer Chiefs Draw No Bet: In the Betway Prem, a draw is often a sure bet, so double chancing the ‘fake pump’ could keep your slips going. ****No odds at the time of writing
Both Teams to Score (No): It’s likely that Kaizer Chiefs keep a clean sheet here, which is what they’ve done to both Chippa and Sekhukhune United, two teams in a similar predicament to their current opposition. ****No odds at the time of writing
Value Bets
Halftime/Fulltime (Kaizer Chiefs/Draw): When Kaizer Chiefs score, they often do it in the first half, scoring within the first 45 for the last four out of five fixtures. ****No odds at the time of writing
Exact Goals (2): Kaizer Chiefs have been playing well, it’s all about finishing off those chances created and against SuperSport, the opportunity will present itself. ****No odds at the time of writing
Goal Range (2-3): If you’re not as daring, this goal range still offers good value with the same justification. ****No odds at the time of writing
Kaizer Chiefs Win
Kaizer Chiefs are well-positioned to win this clash, their recent form has shown a steady turnaround. A 2-2 draw against AmaZulu and a critical win over Stellenbosch have revitalized their push for continental football. The January signings, particularly Tashreeq Morris and Makabi Lilepo, have made an immediate impact, boosting Chiefs' attacking threat. Conversely, SuperSport United’s form continues to plummet, with just one point in 2025 and mounting injuries hampering their squad depth. Chiefs, cheered by their home support and growing momentum, should have enough to grind out three points.
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