Kaizer Chiefs vs Golden Arrows: result 1-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on January 20, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC)FNB Stadium (Soccer City), Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Kaizer Chiefs vs Golden Arrows?
Kaizer Chiefs won 1-0 on January 20, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 39′A. McCarthyKaizer Chiefs
Official lineup for Kaizer Chiefs vs Golden Arrows
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Kaizer Chiefs
4-2-3-1- 77Flávio Silva
- 13P. Mmodi
- 7M. Shabalala
- 99M. Lilepo
- 6L. Maboe
- 8S. Ndlovu
- 35A. McCarthy
- 84Inácio Miguel
- 4Z. Kwinika
- 2T. Monyane
- 1B. Petersen
Golden Arrows
3-4-3- 36P. Kumalo
- 37K. Thokozani
- 8S. Mthanti
- 30S. Cele
- 24N. Dlamini
- 19I. Cisse
- 25A. Maxwele
- 38N. Mabaso
- 15O. Comara
- 4A. Jiyane
- 27T. Mbanjwa
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kaizer Chiefs have 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 defeats; Golden Arrows have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | TS Galaxy(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Chippa United(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Zamalek SC(home) | 1-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Nov 23, 2025 | AL Masry(away) | 1-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Orbit College(home) | 4-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Amazulu(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 23, 2025 | TS Galaxy(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 2-2 | League Cup |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 4-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kaizer Chiefs wins, 0 draws, 4 Golden Arrows wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Golden Arrows 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Golden Arrows 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Golden Arrows 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs 2-3 Golden Arrows | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs on Aug 30, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Kaizer Chiefs score 0.9 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Golden Arrows score 1.6 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizer Chiefs | 0.9 | 0.7 | 7 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
| Golden Arrows | 1.6 | 1.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Kaizer Chiefs sit 5th in Premier Soccer League (14 points from 8 matches) and Golden Arrows sit 8th (8 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 14 |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
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