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Chiefs, City set for midweek showdown
Kick-off is at 7.30pm CAT.
Chiefs claimed a second successive league win when they defeated AmaZulu 3-2 away from home on January 16. The Soweto giants have taken nine points from the last 12 up for grabs. They were also narrow 1-0 winners over Tornado FC in the Nedbank Cup this past weekend.
The Amakhosi has claimed 11 points from eight home matches this season, with their last result as hosts a 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in early January.
City picked up their biggest win of the season when they defeated Free State Stars 5-0 at home on January 16, with a brace apiece from Roland Putsche and Gift Links. The Cape side has taken 10 points from the last 12 up for grabs.
They also advanced in the Nedbank Cup, picking up an impressive 2-0 win over SuperSport United to continue their excellent recent form.
The Citizens have claimed just nine points from seven away matches this season, though their last result on the road was a 1-0 win at SuperSport United (in a separate league match) in early January.
In head-to-head stats, City and Chiefs have met in five league matches since 2016/17. The Amakhosi have claimed three wins compared to one for the Citizens, while one game has been drawn. The Soweto side has recorded one win and one draw from their two previous matches as hosts in the rivalry.
When the teams met earlier this season, in the ‘Mother City’ in mid-September 2018, Chiefs claimed a 4-1 win thanks to goals from Siyabonga Ngezana, Khama Billiat (two) and Philani Zulu. It was the Amakhosi’s third straight league win over the Citizens.
Previous league line-ups
Chiefs’ line-up from their 3-2 win over AmaZulu on January 16: Vries, Moleko, Hadebe, Cardoso, Booysen (Ngezana 84), Katsande, Ekstein, Ntiya-Ntiya, Parker, Manyama (Mahlasela 54'), Castro (Billiat 73').
City’s line-up from their 5-0 win over Stars on January 16: Leeuwenburgh, Mkhize, Kewuti, Fielies, Mngonyama, Putsche (Norodien 68’), Nodada (Modise 48’), Mokeke, Links, Martin, Mthembu (Erasmus 73’).
Head-to-Head
ALL LEAGUE RESULTS
Season Result Scorers
2016/17 Chiefs 1-1 CTC Katsande; Sim
2016/17 CTC 3-2 Chiefs Ngoma, Manyama, Moseamedi; Tshabalala, Molangoane
2017/18 CTC 0-2 Chiefs Tshabalala, Meyiwa
2017/18 Chiefs 1-0 City Moon
2018/19 City 1-4 Chiefs Rusike; Ngezana, Billiat 2, Zulu
LEAGUE RECORD (since 2016/17)
Home
P W D L GF GA
Chiefs 2 1 1 0 2 1
CTC 3 1 0 2 4 8
Away
P W D L GF GA
Chiefs 3 2 0 1 8 4
CTC 2 0 1 1 1 2
Total
P W D L GF GA
Chiefs 5 3 1 1 10 5
CTC 5 1 1 3 5 10
What the teams are saying
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp
“We have to design further sessions to work on our shortfalls. My biggest concern is the lack of goals,” said the German after their 1-0 win over Tornado on Sunday.
“However, we won the game in the end and I have to mention that Tornado did well and deserve some praise for their gallant display.
“It is important to note that all teams that play in this round deserve some respect. We have done our job and I am happy with the win.”
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy
Chiefs is another story, it is a team that I haven't beaten as a coach yet, three attempts and three losses, it's not going to be easy, but as confident as I am in my team, I'm sure since the arrival of (Ernst) Middendorp they have become more organised,” said McCarthy of his ‘bogey’ opponents.
"They are more solid and disciplined, they are a decent unit, so it is not going to be an easy game but for me my main priority now is getting my players recovered and see where the niggles are, and I am delighted to have Surprise [Ralani] back from a long lay down.”
Kaizer Chiefs key players
Willard Katsande – The battle between Katsande and Roland Putsche in the middle of the park promises to be one of the key factors in deciding this match. Katsande will hope his experience and physicality gives him the edge and helps lead Chiefs to victory.
Happy Mashiane – Chiefs’ performance against Tornado FC in the Nedbank Cup produced few positives (aside from the result), but one of the more promising aspects was the showing of debutant Happy Mashiane. He’ll hope to feature against City and put in another impressive display.
Cape Town City key players
Thato Mokeke – The versatile player has added depth to Cape Town City’s squad since his arrival in the current transfer window, and he even scored the first goal in their 2-0 win over SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup this past weekend.
Matthew Rusike – The former Kaizer Chiefs man would love to feature against the Amahosi this midweek, though City’s impressive array of attacking talent means he may have to be second in line behind Siphelele Mthembu – another former Amakhosi forward.
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