Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars: result 3-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 16Kick-off on February 7, 2017 at 05:30 PM (UTC)FNB Stadium (Soccer City), Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars?
Kaizer Chiefs won 3-1 on February 7, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 17′Lawrence Siphiwe TshabalalaKaizer Chiefs
- 32′B. ParkerKaizer Chiefs
- 64′Willard KatsandeKaizer Chiefs
- 73′Rooi Petros MahamutsaFree State Stars
Official lineup for Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Kaizer Chiefs
- 11E. Chirambadare
- 12G. Maluleka
- 14Lawrence Siphiwe Tshabalala
- 23J. Malongoane
- 25B. Parker
- 31Willard Katsande
- 2R. Mphahlele
- 3E. Mathoho
- 13Sibusiso Phiwa Khumalo
- 26L. Gordinho
- 32I. Khune
Free State Stars
- 12Mbuyiselo Innocent Thethani
- 38M. Anas
- 4M. Makhaula
- 8Danny Venter
- 26Goodman Sthembiso Dlamini
- 50N. Vilakazi
- 19Richard Sifiso Mbhele
- 21J. Okumu
- 24Bokang Thato Thlone
- 44Rooi Petros Mahamutsa
- 32T. Ngobeni
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kaizer Chiefs have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; Free State Stars have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2016 | Golden Arrows(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 18, 2016 | Polokwane City(home) | 3-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 3, 2016 | Chippa United(away) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Cape Town City(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2016 | Cape Town City(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 17, 2016 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Baroka FC(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 3, 2016 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 1-4 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Platinum Stars(home) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 1 Kaizer Chiefs win, 0 draws, 0 Free State Stars wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2016 | Free State Stars 0-2 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Free State Stars vs Kaizer Chiefs on Sep 28, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
Kaizer Chiefs score 1.2 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Free State Stars score 0.8 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 1.2 | 0.8 | 8 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
| Free State Stars | 0.8 | 1.3 | 4 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
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