Ernst Middendorp looks on during a Kazier Chiefs game. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs vs SuperSport United: Prediction, scores, kick-off time and head-to-head
Here’s everything you need to know about Kaizer Chiefs vs SuperSport United in the PSL – including kick off time, head-to-head record, live scores and a full preview.
Ernst Middendorp looks on during a Kazier Chiefs game. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs put their perfect start to the new Absa Premiership season to the test when they welcome SuperSport United to the FNB Stadium on Saturday evening.
The late kick-off sees Amakhosi bidding to make it three wins from three and perhaps start to dream of a first PSL title since 2015.
There’s a long road ahead before Ernst Middendorp and his men can consider that a genuine prospect after several seasons of misery.
But the Glamour Boys have picked up back-to-back victories so far, in their bid to find their swagger of old.
Eric Matoho scored the only goal a fortnight ago as they edged out Black Leopards at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
It was a tidy way to follow up their nerve-jangling 3-2 success away to Highlands Park in their opener.
But veteran coach Middendorp has a long way to go to convince fans he is the man for the job at The Calabash, where his side struggled badly last season.
“We are aware that we have home games all over South Africa to honour and respect the huge fan base of Kaizer Chiefs,” said the under-pressure German this week.
“But the record of our 15 home games last year is definitely not what we’re expecting from ourselves this season.”
Their visitors come into their third high-stakes game of the season fresh from a thumping win over Amakhosi’s rivals Orlando Pirates.
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Bradley Grobler netted twice before Lungu Ghampani scored the third in a 3-0 trouncing of the much-fancied Sea Robbers.
It was a timely confidence boost following opening weekend defeat to reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Now Matsatsantsa can take a swing at another of the PSL’s leading lights, with all the pressure on the home side in Soweto on Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs vs SuperSport United: Head-to-head
| Record | Kaizer Chiefs | SuperSport United |
| Wins | 15 | 14 |
| Draws | 10 | 10 |
| Losses | 14 | 15 |
| Goals for | 41 | 39 |
| Goals against | 39 | 41 |
| Points | 55 | 52 |
Kick off time and prediction
Prediction: The draw has been the most common result between these two sides in recent meetings. It’s tight, but Kaizer Chiefs seem to have found their magic, however, the PSL is packed with surprises. A scoring draw is our prediction.
Kick off time: Saturday, 24 August at 18:00.
