Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: prediction and stats
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on February 6, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
The Footlab model makes Mamelodi Sundowns the favourite at 54%, against 27% for a draw and 19% for Kaizer Chiefs. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs?
Mamelodi Sundowns starts as the favourite with a 187-point Elo edge (2,029 vs 1,842).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; Kaizer Chiefs have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Golden Arrows(home) | 0-1 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TS Galaxy(away) | 3-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Polokwane City(home) | 3-2 | 8 Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Golden Arrows(home) | 0-1 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Kruger United(away) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Elche(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Mamelodi Sundowns win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Kaizer Chiefs win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| May 6, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs | Cup |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Kaizer Chiefs 0-4 Mamelodi Sundowns | League Cup |
Last archived meeting: Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Aug 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 2.0 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Kaizer Chiefs score 1.4 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2.0 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 6/15 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 1.4 | 0.8 | 5 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Mamelodi Sundowns sit 3rd in Premier Soccer League (7 points from 3 matches) and Kaizer Chiefs sit 2nd (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs?
- The Footlab model makes Mamelodi Sundowns the favourite at 54%, against 27% for a draw and 19% for Kaizer Chiefs.
- Where and when is Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs played?
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs is played on February 6, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, in the Premier Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.