Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City: Prediction for the Match on August 13, 2025

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City: Prediction and odds on the Match on 13 August 2025

Polokwane City will travel to Johannesburg as they look to take on Kaizer Chiefs in week two of the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium. The home team opened their season on a positive note while Polokwane City settled for a goalless result. With the home team favoured by the bookies, can Polokwane put up a good fight? Let’s look into the previews of this game and offer predictions in the next sections. 

Kaizer Chiefs: Form and Statistics

Kaizer Chiefs had a positive start to the season and will look to replicate that performance here. In what was a road game, Kaizer Chiefs took on Stellenbosch and pulled off a 0-2 win with Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Makabi Lilepo strikes being the difference. However, Kaizer Chiefs have gone three encounters without a win in this fixture. Ahead of this game, Kaizer Chiefs have gone unbeaten in their last three home matches, winning one with two ending in a draw. 

Kaizer Chiefs Team News and Lineup

Ethan Chislett is available for selection in game two with Chislett set to make his debut with his South Africa visa now approved. Meanwhile, Paseka Mako has recovered from injury and might start from the bench. However, having served his suspension, Pule Mmodi will be available for this game. 

Kaizer Chiefs Expected Lineup

Petersen, Monyane, Cross, Miguel, McCarthy, Cele, Ngcobo, Hlongwane, Shabalala, Duba

Polokwane City: Form and Statistics

After a tense game against Magesi during the weekend that saw them settle for a goalless draw. In that encounter, Polokwane City had only 35 percent of the possession with Magesi practically having full control of the game. However, despite attempting ten shots in which four were on target, this team could not find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Polokwane City have struggled so much lately as they head into this encounter without a win in their last eight games. In that run, Polokwane City picked up points against Supersport United, AmaZulu FC, and Kaizer Chiefs but lost to Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune, Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City. 

Polokwane City Team News and Lineup

Thabang Matuludi is not expected to join the team yet as he continues to recover from his long-term injury. Meanwhile, Mvundlela and Lebohang Nkani are expected to spearhead the defense after incredible play against Magesi. However, Leby Mashiane will have to do better in attack to convert his chances with Tshabalala saddled with ball progression. 

Polokwane City Expected Lineup

Bwire, Manthosi, Mvundlela, Nkaki, Motsa, Maphangule, Batlhabane, Ramabu, Tshabalala, Dlamini, Mashiane

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City: Head to Head Statistics

In the last ten meetings between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City, the two teams settled for a draw ten times. In the meantime, Polokwane City won three times, while four games went in Kaizer Chiefs’ favour. However, Polokwane won one of the two meetings of this fixture last season as the second leg ended in a goalless tie.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City: Betting Tips & Odds

• Polokwane City have avoided defeat in three consecutive games of this fixture. Despite being the underdog in this fixture, the visiting team has a chance to pick a point with a win or draw option available at 1.95 odds on Betway.
• Kaizer Chiefs will look to end their poor run in this fixture and secure a consecutive league win this season. As the favourite, the hosts have a 1.83 odds of winning on 1Xbet bookmaker.
• In the last four meetings between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City, we have witnessed fewer than two goals in three games, while neither encounter ended with both teams scoring option. Under 2 goals is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.65 while both teams scoring (no) available on Bet365 with a 1.50 odds.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City Match Prediction 13 August 2025

The home team comes into this game clearly favoured and it is not surprising after that decent performance against Stellenbosch. However, this might be more difficult to control but at home venue, they are a step ahead despite their recent struggles in this fixture. With a more defensive approach from Polokwane City in the opener of this season, it will not be surprising if they settle for the same especially considering the trend of result of this game. Yet, after going games without a win in this fixture, I see Kaizer Chiefs fit to get the job done in their first home game this season. 

Our first match prediction is a win for Kaizer Chiefs with odds at 1.85 on Betway bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is Polokwane City under 0.5 goals with odds at 1.82 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a win for Kaizer Chiefs and both teams to score (no) with odds at 2.50 on Bet365 bookmaker.