Title Match Preview: Kaizer Chiefs versus Sundowns
The much-anticipated match between Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns is just around the corner, scheduled for Wednesday. This fixture, a recurring highlight in the South African football calendar, promises to be a thrilling encounter.
In the 30-year history of this competition, Chiefs have emerged victorious against Sundowns more times than any other team, with a total of 21 wins. However, recently, Sundowns have held the upper hand, winning each of the last six league meetings between the teams.
Last season, Sundowns clinched both fixtures against Chiefs, but the games were relatively close. This trend continues, as the main bet for the upcoming match is a draw or a Sundowns win. The value bet, on the other hand, suggests that both teams scoring could be a likely outcome.
The Glamour Boys have started their season on a high note, winning all three games so far. This is the first time in over a decade that they have won their first three games. However, they have yet to keep four consecutive clean sheets at the start of a season in PSL history.
In the last five seasons, Chiefs have lost the first leg of this tie. In the previous 24 seasons, they lost the first leg against Sundowns only two times. This statistic adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming fixture.
In the first leg of last season, Chiefs created more chances than Sundowns, but failed to win the game. The probability of Chiefs winning the first leg based on the quality of chances created/conceded was 60%.
The match between the Glamour Boys and this team is usually played on weekends. In fact, 80% of the league meetings between the teams in the last 10 campaigns have been played on a weekend. Interestingly, in six of the last nine seasons, the first game between the two teams has been played in the opening three games.
This fixture has been played on every day of the week except Tuesday in the PSL's history. The most common days for this fixture are Saturday (43%), Wednesday (22%), and Sunday (21%).
As the Glamour Boys prepare to face a team that has been a standard bearer in the competition for nearly a decade, the search for the referee for the match on Wednesday remains a mystery.
In a surprising turn of events, Sundowns have completed three consecutive league doubles against Chiefs, a first in this fixture. The value bet for the match suggests that both teams scoring could be a likely outcome.
As the anticipation builds, football enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated match, set to take place on Wednesday.
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