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Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns played a goalless draw at the sold-out FNB Stadium on Wednesday, 27 August. It was a disappointing result for 75,000 fans of both clubs who expected goals in the crunch encounter.
Amakhosi’s winning streak finally came to an end as both the Betway Premiership giants shared the spoils. Before this match, Nasreddine Nabi’s side had won three consecutive Betway Premiership games.
Kaizer Chiefs moved to ten points after the draw, while Sundowns increased their points to eight. Sekhukhune still tops the table on goal difference as they’re also sitting on ten points.
Goalless 1st Half Between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns
It remains goalless at halftime in the Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. As expected, Ka bo Yellow have enjoyed much of the ball possession in the thrilling encounter.
Miguel Cardoso’s side has had four total shots in the match and enjoyed a 63% ball possession. Out of those four shots, two were on target. On the other hand, Chiefs has had seven shots towards goal. They’ve also managed two shots on target.
Kaizer Chiefs Host Mamelodi Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs hosts Mamelodi Sundowns on matchday four of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season on Wednesday, 27 August, at FNB Stadium. Amakhosi are looking for their fourth win of the new campaign in the crunch encounter against the defending champions.
Kaizer Motaung’s side hold the second place in the Betway Premiership table as they head into this important match against their arch rivals. Ka bo Yellow occupies the fourth spot after winning two games and drawing one in the new campaign.
Is Kaizer Chiefs Coach Nasreddine Nabi Available?
Nasreddine Nabi returns to the bench for the first time this season after a family emergency kept him away from attending the first three games. Chiefs managed to win three consecutive games despite the absence of their head coach.
Nabi, who led Chiefs to the Nedbank Cup semi-final victory against Sundowns on 13 April, was attending to family matters in Tunisia. During that period, Kaizer Chiefs won 2-0 against Stellenbosch, beat Polokwane 1-0, and also won 1-0 against Richards Bay.
Has Nabi made any changes to his team’s starting XI? Check out Kaizer Chiefs’ confirmed lineup below:
Mamelodi Sundowns Lose MTN 8 Semi-Final
Mamelodi Sundowns were defeated recently in the MTN 8 semi-final. The Brazilians lost to Orlando Pirates after a penalty shootout on Saturday, 23 August. In the league, Miguel Cardoso’s side beat AmaZulu 2-0, drew 1-1 against Orlando Pirates, and won 2-0 against Magesi.
Cardoso is aware of the threat Chiefs pose after winning all their first few league encounters. Has Cardoso tweaked his lineup after the semi-final defeat? Check Sundowns’ confirmed lineup below:
Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns, Last Two Matches
The two giants of South African football last met in the Nedbank Cup Semifinal on 13 April. Chiefs beat their nemesis 2-1 in the thrilling encounter. Sundowns scored first in the first half, but Chiefs redeemed themselves and scored two goals in the second half. Chiefs went on to lift the Nedbank Cup trophy after beating Orlando Pirates in the final.
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When the two sides met in the league on 1 March, Sundowns collected all three points after beating Chiefs 1-0. Want-away striker Lucas Ribeiro’s goal separated the two rivals on the day. He scored in the 41st minute of the first half.
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