Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City Prediction: Chiefs eye top six finish as Polokwane could end winless run

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 May 2025

Kaizer Chiefs will play Polokwane City in round 30 of the South Africa Premier League at First National Bank Stadium. The two teams are fighting for a top 8 finish as they eye the MTN8 Cup next season. Which team gets the job done in this much anticipated fixture? Here at Telecomasia, we look into the previews of this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Kaizer Chiefs: Forms and Statistics

Kaizer Chiefs could not take maximum points in their last league game against Sekhukhune United and will hope to get the job done at home. In that encounter, this team settled for a 1-1 draw, with Makabi Lilepo strike leveling the score before the break after they went behind just four minutes after kickoff. In the meantime, this team's recent matches have ended with unsatisfactory results, winning only once in their last five matches, coming against Orlando Pirates in the NEDBANK Cup, while losing two and drawing one other. 

Kaizer Chiefs: Team News and Expected Lineup

One player to watch out for in this Kaizer Chiefs squad will be Makabi Glody Lilepo. Since the Congolese penned the paper, he has netted six goals and provided one assist and he is expected to start on the right flank in this fixture. 

On the injury list, Bongani Sam and Rushwin Dortley are expected to miss this game. 

🔖 Kaizer Chiefs Expected Lineup (4-3-3)

Petersen, Solomons, Kwinika, Dove, McCarthy, Maart, Ngcobo, Sirino, Makabi Lilepo, Duba, Matlou

⛔️Unavailable: Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley (both injured)

👤 Head Coach: Molefi Ntseki 

Polokwane City: Form and Statistics

Polokwane City will hope to end their season on the winning end, but their recent performances have now sparked doubt after losing to bottom-placed Cape Town City the previous time out. In that encounter, this team had the most possession with 20 shots attempted which they failed to convert while conceding in each half. However, their last defeat has now extended their winless run to five matches. In that run, this team lost to Sekhukhune United, and Orlando Pirates while settling with draws with Supersport United and AmaZulu. Heading into this fixture, Polokwane City have 33 points from 27 matches, leaving them seated 7th in the standings. 

Polokwane City: Team News and Expected Lineup

Polokwane will hope that Oswin Appollis will display a solid performance after scoring the final goal in the first leg of this game.

Thabang Matuludi has a broken knee and will be the only player not available for selection. 

🔖 Polokwane City Expected Lineup (4-4-2)

Bvire, Ndlovu, Nkaki, Nkhani, Mantosi, Kambala, Maphangule, Dlamini, Letshedi, Appollis, Rafadu

⛔️Unavailable: Thabang Matuludi (injured)

👤 Head Coach: Bernard Molekwa

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last eight meetings, Kaizer Chiefs won three times, while Polokwane City won three others. However, two other encounters ended in draws with the most recent in 2024 which ended goalless. In their last meeting, Polokwane City secured a 2-0 win, with Oswin Appollis and Mokibelo Ramabu being the heroes of the day. Since 2018, Kaizer Chiefs have now failed to win any of their last fixtures against Polokwane City. 

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City Betting Tips & Odds

• Polokwane City have not lost in their last three matches at this venue. Having won two of those encounters, they have a 6.00 odds of winning on Bet365 with a win or draw odds of 1.80.
• The last three matches at this venue between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs have ended with less than two goals. In fact, three of the last five meetings between the two teams ended with a similar result. Under 1.5 goals is available on Betway with odds at 2.40.
• Both teams to score option has occurred in Kaizer Chiefs last four matches at First National Bank Stadium. This option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 2.35.
• Kaizer Chiefs have the most wins in the head to head meetings of this fixture. The bookies favour them to win with odds at 1.72 on Bet365.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Polokwane City Prediction 24 May 2025

The two teams have been less than impressive this season, and it is just difficult to expect any decent play from them. Despite having avoided relegation, it is still not enough to erase the fact that Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs have been below par. At home, Kaizer Chiefs could have the higher hands with the bookies also slightly in their favour. Yet, they have not had luck in the last two matches of this fixture. On the other hand, recent performances have seen Polokwane City go winless in five matches and a road game is not literally the best place to play their final game of the season if they want to end their season on a positive note. In the meantime, I feel we might witness a lot of defensive play, with both teams expected to focus on avoiding defeat. Therefore, with Kaizer Chiefs expected to take their chances, I feel Polokwane City will suffer another defeat in what will be a low scoring contest. 

Our match prediction: is a win for Kaizer Chiefs with odds at 1.75 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is a first half draw with odds at 1.95 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is Polokwane City under 0.5 goals with odds at 1.90 on Betway bookmaker.