United V Chiefs: What the stats say

SuperSport United will host defending Absa Premiership Champions Kaizer Chiefs at the Lucas Moripe Stadium tonight. Matsatsantsa a Pitori come into the match having beaten Tshwane rivals Tuks 1-0 in a midweek derby. 

 

Chiefs on the other hand were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Moroka Swallows on Tuesday night three days after losing to their bitter-rivals Orlando Pirates. 

 

The Amakhosi won the first leg of the corresponding fixture 2-1 last season, with the return match ending in a 1-1 draw. Stuart Baxter’s men tasted their first league defeat last season at the hands of Platinum Stars who were under the guidance of Cavin Johnson. 

 

The 54-year-old has since moved to the Tshwane-based side and will look to repeat the same feat with his new club. United are second on the premiership standings after 2 games with 6 points while Chiefs are sitting on 4^th position with 4 points having played the same number of games. 

 

A win tonight will see the home side end the weekend on top of the standings with nine points regardless of other results. Kick-Off is at 18:00.

 

What the Stats say:

 

The two teams have met in 45 league matches since 1990. United have 17 wins compared to 15 for the Amakhosi, while 13 matches have ended in draws.

 

Follow @jacasport’s @KsModiba for the latest updates of the much anticipated clash live from the venue.

 

Katlego Modiba