Kaizer Chiefs continue their fight to end their nine-season trophy drought when they battle Chippa United in the Nedbank Cup this weekend.
The Glamour Boys are at home for the last 16 fixture against the Chilli Boys at FNB Stadium on Saturday, where kick-off is set for 18:00.
Hollywoodbets Sports brings you everything you need to know about the clash.
Chiefs eager to end trophy drought
While Amakhosi are not out of the running for the Betway Premiership title, they know their realistic chance of winning something lies in the Nedbank Cup.
The men from Gauteng are desperate to end the drought that stretches back to the 2014/15 season when they last hoisted a trophy under former coach Stuart Baxter.
In the league, Chiefs are in sixth place with 25 points after 17 matches. The Soweto giants are 17 points from the top of the table Mamelodi Sundowns.
This makes the clash against the Chilli Boys crucial for coach Nasreddine Nabi and his boys.
Winning the Nedbank Cup could afford Nabi an opportunity to build a solid side without too much pressure.
But before getting there, they must get Chippa out of the way and move into the quarterfinals.
Nabi has spoken about how challenging it will be as he knows the opponent’s strengths.
The coach has already had the chance to come against the men from the Eastern Cape in the league.
While Chiefs claimed a 1-0 victory in December, they didn’t have it easy. They needed young player Mduduzi Shabalala to produce a moment of brilliance to break down the stubborn Chippa.
The match is also important for the visitors as they must return to winning ways. They lost their last outing to the unstoppable TS Galaxy in the league.
How to watch
The match will be televised on SuperSport Channel 202 and the streaming platform Showmax.
Also, live commentary will be provided on the SABC’s different radio stations.
Betting odds
Chiefs are strong favourites to win this match, but if there has been one thing that has been a problem for Amakhosi, it is their lack of consistency.
They gave a solid performance against Stellenbosch FC last week, and if they repeat that, they will come out tops.
On the other end, Chippa are still trying to perfect their footing under the leadership of coach Thabo September and his new assistant Mabhuti Khenyeza. To back Amakhosi to win this fixture in regulation time could be a smart bet.
9/20 Chiefs | Draw 3/1 | Chippa 6/1
Head-to-head
29.12.24 – PL – Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Chippa United
06.04.24 – PL – Chippa United 2-0 Kaizer Chiefs
06.08.23 – PL – Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Chippa United
27.04.23 – PL – Chippa United 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs
15.10.22 – PL – Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Chippa United
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— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) February 14, 2025
Players-to-watch
Amakhosi will go to this clash against Chippa with a lot of confidence, especially upfront following the arrival of Glody Lilepo and Tashreeq Mathews.
Congolese international Lilepo has managed to find his feet quickly in Naturena. He has scored two goals in three outings.
Mathews will continue to search for his first goal against Chippa.
Coach September will hope players such as Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Craig Martin and Ayabulela Magqwaka bring their A-game to the Soccer City.
