South Africa - Premier Soccer LeagueData current as of September 12, 2026

Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs: match statistics

125%(3.75)
X30%(2.90)
245%(1.95)

Kaizer Chiefs are demonstrating significantly better form and quality this season, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and only 1 loss. The visitors excel particularly in away matches, achieving a 60% win rate and maintaining 100% clean sheets, evidencing a solid defense. Marumo Gallants sit in 13th position with very poor recent form (0 wins in the last 5 matches) and offensive struggles, scoring just 4 goals in that period. xG statistics also favor the Chiefs (2.06 away vs 1.41 Gallants at home), confirming the qualitative advantage of the visitors. Considering all data, Kaizer Chiefs hold a clear edge, although Gallants' home history (33% wins, 67% draws) suggests the hosts may offer resistance and push for a draw.

Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Marumo Gallants played against Kaizer Chiefs in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Marumo Gallants has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Kaizer Chiefs has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Marumo Gallants scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 1.27. Kaizer Chiefs scores 1.00 and allows 0.43. Games in this league average 1.91 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 60% of Marumo Gallants's games and 29% of Kaizer Chiefs's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 14%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Kaizer Chiefs has the higher season xG average, 1.98 to 1.33 per game. Marumo Gallants takes 11.0 shots per game, while Kaizer Chiefs takes 16.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Marumo Gallants leads at halftime in 7% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Kaizer Chiefs leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.57 after halftime.

When the teams score

Marumo Gallants's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Kaizer Chiefs, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Soccer League games average 1.91 goals. Both teams score in 37% of games, and 27% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Kaizer Chiefs are demonstrating significantly better form and quality this season, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and only 1 loss. The visitors excel particularly in away matches, achieving a 60% win rate and maintaining 100% clean sheets, evidencing a solid defense. Marumo Gallants sit in 13th position with very poor recent form (0 wins in the last 5 matches) and offensive struggles, scoring just 4 goals in that period. xG statistics also favor the Chiefs (2.06 away vs 1.41 Gallants at home), confirming the qualitative advantage of the visitors. Considering all data, Kaizer Chiefs hold a clear edge, although Gallants' home history (33% wins, 67% draws) suggests the hosts may offer resistance and push for a draw.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

52Possession (%)48
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
7Shots12
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
3Shots on target2
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
1.1xG1.37
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
3Corners5
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
62Dangerous attacks66
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
10Fouls8
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
1Cards1
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0.8Goals scored / game1
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
1.27Goals allowed / game0.43
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
50%Average possession59%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
3.53Shots on target / game5.64
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11Shots per game16.5
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
3.53Shots on target5.64
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
7.3%Shot conversion6.1%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
50%Possession59%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
1.33xG for1.98
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
1.47xG against0.93
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

Shooting quality

Marumo Gallants: BalancedKaizer Chiefs: Dominant
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
Accuracy (shots on target)32%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.230.18

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Kaizer Chiefs is 450% better for: last-5 form.

0.4 pts / game - Marumo Gallants · 2.2 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Marumo Gallants
LLDDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
20% W40% D40% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-6-6
1.00 pts / game · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-4-0
Last 5 at home
1-4-0
DDWDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.49Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Kaizer Chiefs
WWDDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W43% D7% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-6-1
1.93 pts / game · goal difference +8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-2-0
Last 5 away
3-2-0
WWWDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.2xG: 2.07Opponent xG: 0.79BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Kaizer Chiefs is 25% better for: goals scored per game.

0.8 goals / game - Marumo Gallants · 1 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs is 195% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.27 goals / game - Marumo Gallants · 0.43 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Marumo Gallants scoring profile: more difficult

Marumo Gallants scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Kaizer Chiefs keeps a clean sheet in 71% (10 of 14 meczów).

Kaizer Chiefs scoring profile: very strong

Kaizer Chiefs scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Marumo Gallants keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 15 meczów).

12Goals scored (season)14
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
19Goals conceded (season)6
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
2.07Average goals per game1.43
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
2Goals scored (last 5)6
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
9Goals conceded (last 5)1
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

How often they score at least...

60%1 goal71%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
20%2 goals14%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0%3 goals7%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0%4 goals7%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal29%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
13%2 goals7%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
7%3 goals7%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
7%4 goals0%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

37%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time14%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
13%Scored in both halves14%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

BTTS and goal count

20%Min. 3 goals and BTTS14%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
40%BTTS - last 520%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

60%Min. 1 goal before half-time43%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time14%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

2nd half

73%Min. 1 goal after half-time57%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
40%Min. 2 goals after half-time14%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time7%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Kaizer Chiefs is 96% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.8 pts / game - Marumo Gallants · 1.57 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Marumo Gallants - half-time state
7% leading60% draw33% trailing
Kaizer Chiefs - half-time state
29% leading71% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.8Points per game (1st half)1.57
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0.27Goals scored (1st half)0.43
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0.53Goals conceded (1st half)0.14
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0.8Average goals (1st half)0.57
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
47%Clean sheet before half-time86%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
73%No goal before half-time57%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

After half-time (2nd half)

1.27Points per game (2nd half)1.71
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0.53Goals scored (2nd half)0.57
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
0.73Goals conceded (2nd half)0.29
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
1.27Average goals (2nd half)0.86
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
47%Clean sheet after half-time79%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs
53%No goal after half-time57%
Marumo GallantsKaizer Chiefs

Marumo Gallants - second-half results

27% W47% D27% L
12
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
19
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding286%

Leads at halftime in 7% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Kaizer Chiefs - second-half results

43% W43% D14% L
22
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.57
PPG before half-time
Lead holding172%

Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Marumo Gallants - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.800.40
Goals scored / game0.20.2
Goals allowed / game0.41.4
Average goals per game0.61.6
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference-1-6
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Kaizer Chiefs - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.80
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.00.2
Average goals per game0.41.0
1 goal40%40%
2 goals0%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet100%80%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+2+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Marumo Gallants
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
0
3
16-30
3
3
31-45
2
4
46-60
3
3
61-75
3
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Kaizer Chiefs
ScoredConceded
3
1
0-15
0
1
16-30
3
0
31-45
1
2
46-60
3
2
61-75
4
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

1.75
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.6 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
92%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
45%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+14%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
43%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
12%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Marumo Gallants

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.33
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.53
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.20
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
72%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
159%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Kaizer Chiefs

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.48
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.98
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.50
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
125%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
39%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).

Teams vs league

Marumo GallantsLigaKaizer Chiefs
Average goals per game 2.071.91 1.43
Both teams scored 60%37% 29%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 27%27% 14%
Clean sheets 0%37% 71%
Goal before half-time 60%60% 43%
Goal after half-time 73%67% 57%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.91
Average goals per game
37%
Both teams scored
27%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
37%
Clean sheets
1.11
Home goals / game
0.80
Away goals / game
+39%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defensive advantage
+23%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
20%
2 goals
2%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Kaizer ChiefsYellow cardAlton Zitha Macheke
  2. Kaizer ChiefsSubstitutionOn: Flávio António SilvaOff: Khanyisa Mayo
  3. Kaizer ChiefsSubstitutionOn: Siphesihle NdlovuOff: Nkosingiphile Nhlakanipho Ngcobo
  4. Kaizer ChiefsGoalMakabi LilepoAssist: Siphesihle Ndlovu
  5. Kaizer ChiefsSubstitutionOn: Luke Junio BaartmanOff: Asenele Velebayi
  6. Marumo GallantsSubstitutionOn: Jaisen Jaren CliffordOff: Monde Mphambaniso
  7. Marumo GallantsYellow cardBheki Mabuza

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Olani Jethro KwindaMatches officiated: 11
2.18Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 236%Home wins18%Draws45%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Marumo Gallants's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kaizer Chiefs. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Kaizer Chiefs
1 : 1
Marumo Gallants

FAQ

What was the result of Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs?

The Premier Soccer League match finished Marumo Gallants 0:1 Kaizer Chiefs. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs?

Marumo Gallants score 0.80 goals per game on average and Kaizer Chiefs 1.00. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Marumo Gallants's matches and 29% of Kaizer Chiefs's.

What form are Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs in?

Over the last 5 games Marumo Gallants have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Kaizer Chiefs 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.