AmaZulu vs Kaizer Chiefs Predictions - Draw tipped in Durban

Chiefs hold a 20-5 lead vs AmaZulu across 37 previous matches with 12 draws.

When the sides last met in May, the sides played out a 1-1 draw.

AmaZulu have won just twice of their last 15 PSL matches. They finished 11th last season and lost their first match this season.

They drew successive games: 0-0 at Stellenbosch and 1-1 at home vs Kaizer Chiefs. After winning 1-1 at Sekhukhune United in round 29, they lost 3-1 at home to Golden Arrows on the final day.

In their 2024-25 opening match, they conceded in injury time to lose 2-1 away at Polokwane City.

Etiosa Ighodaro is set to partner Sede Dion up front. Goalkeeper Veli Mothwa is set to keep his place despite his howler last time out. 

Right back Thembela Sikhakhane has been released. Forwards Victor Letsoalo and Augustine Kwem have also departed.

Mothwa; Jooste, Gumede, Fielies, Hanamub; Brooks, Motshwari, Ngema; Human; Ighodaro, Dion.

Chiefs began this season with a victory. They ended last term with just two wins in their final 16 matches.

Amakhosi suffered a 5-1 home thrashing with ten men vs Mamelodi Sundowns before a 2-2 home draw vs TS Galaxy. A 1-1 draw at AmaZulu and a 0-0 home stalemate vs Polokwane City followed. 

On the final day of last season, Chiefs lost 2-0 away to bottom-placed Cape Town Spurs. This season began with an impressive 2-1 victory at Marumo Gallants having trailed 1-0.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi must decide whether to start teenager Mfundo Vilakazi. He scored the winner against Marumo Gallants from the bench. 

Njabulo Blom could come into the starting XI. Ashley Du Preez may replace Ranga Chivaviro up front.

Ntwari; Frosler, Inacio Miguel, Dortley, Cross; Blom, Maart; Saile, Shabalala, Sirino; Du Preez.