Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs Prediction: The Amakhosi must be at their best to get anything away from this game

One of the best Leagues in the continent will kickstart with Marumo Gallants hosting Kaizer Chiefs at the Toyota Free State Stadium on Saturday. The guests have had a total overhaul during the transfer window, making some changes in management and players. At the same time, the newly promoted team have assembled a squad worthy of challenging for a top-four spot, and they’ll be keen to make a statement against one of the teams tipped to challenge for the title.

Bahlabane Ba Ntwa took a great stride in their pursuit to stay up when they retained coach Selaotse Mosala for the season. Marumo Gallants acquired Moroka Swallows’ spot on the standings. They finished 11th in the second league and were five points ahead of the relegation zone.

Marumo Gallants' last run at home in the league earned them four wins from a combined fifteen games. Marumo Gallants have signed experienced players to assist them in staying up. 

After a devastating campaign, the Amakhosi began their season with a (0-4) on their ground in a friendly game. It was a wake up call for a Kaizer Chiefs team who are gearing to return to glory. The appointment of former AS FAR Rabat coach Nasreddine Nabi Is an excellent decision by the management. The serial winners have a lot to do, especially after their preseason defeat against Young Africans. 

Kaizer Chiefs will rely heavily on their excellent home record again to challenge in the division and must improve their form away from home.

Their last six meetings have seen Kaizer Chiefs win twice, while Marumo Gallants have secured a victory and three games ending in a draw. Marumo Gallants will play their first league game after promotion, and it’s hard to tell how strong their team will be. They have a decent coach and some experienced players in their ranks. At the same time, the guest coach is a serial winner, and after his preseason defeat against Young Africans, they’ll be keen to make some adjustments here.

Marumo Gallants are yet to taste defeat at home against Kaizer Chiefs before, and we think this game will be contested evenly. We are looking at a BTTS and win or draw for Kaizer Chiefs here for 2.60.

This game will produce more than a goal here for 2.43.

We expect to see a stalemate in either half for 1.97.

Good luck!