South Africa - Premier Soccer LeaguePeter Mokaba StadiumData current as of September 08, 2026

Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs: match statistics

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Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Polokwane City plays Kaizer Chiefs in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Recent form

Polokwane City has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Kaizer Chiefs has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Polokwane City scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.60. Kaizer Chiefs scores 2.20 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.37 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 60% of Polokwane City's games and 80% of Kaizer Chiefs's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 60%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Kaizer Chiefs has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.08 per game. Polokwane City takes 8.2 shots per game, while Kaizer Chiefs takes 12.4.

First-half and second-half trends

Polokwane City leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Kaizer Chiefs leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.60 after halftime.

When the teams score

Polokwane City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Kaizer Chiefs, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Soccer League games average 2.37 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 39% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Before kickoff

1X2 odds

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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.

Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1.4Goals scored / game2.2
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1.6Goals allowed / game1.2
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
40%Average possession56%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
3.2Shots on target / game5.4
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8.2Shots per game12.4
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
3.2Shots on target5.4
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
17.1%Shot conversion17.7%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
40%Possession56%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1.08xG for1.58
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1.65xG against1.13
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

Shooting quality

Polokwane City: Counter-attackingKaizer Chiefs: Efficient finishing
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
Accuracy (shots on target)39%44%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.440.41

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 83% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Polokwane City · 2.2 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Polokwane City
WDLDD
Season result split
20% W60% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-2-0
Last 5 at home
0-2-0
DD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.08Opponent xG: 1.65BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Kaizer Chiefs
WWDDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
60% W40% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-0
Last 5 away
1-1-0
WD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.58Opponent xG: 1.13BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

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 57% better for: goals scored per game.

1.4 goals / game - Polokwane City · 2.2 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.6 goals / game - Polokwane City · 1.2 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs

Polokwane City scoring profile: strong

Polokwane City scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Kaizer Chiefs keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).

Kaizer Chiefs scoring profile: very strong

Kaizer Chiefs scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Polokwane City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).

7Goals scored (season)11
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
8Goals conceded (season)6
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
3Average goals per game3.4
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
7Goals scored (last 5)11
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
8Goals conceded (last 5)6
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

How often they score at least...

60%1 goal100%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
60%2 goals80%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
20%3 goals40%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
0%4 goals0%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal80%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
60%2 goals40%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
20%3 goals0%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
0%4 goals0%
Polokwane CityKaizer 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.

46%
League average

Goal patterns

40%BTTS at half-time40%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
20%BTTS in both halves0%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
40%Scored in both halves60%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS60%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
60%BTTS - last 580%
Polokwane CityKaizer 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

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
60%Min. 2 goals before half-time40%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
20%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

2nd half

40%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
40%Min. 2 goals after half-time80%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
Polokwane CityKaizer 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.

Polokwane City - half-time state
20% leading60% draw20% trailing
Kaizer Chiefs - half-time state
20% leading60% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.2Points per game (1st half)1.2
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
0.8Goals scored (1st half)0.6
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1Goals conceded (1st half)0.6
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1.8Average goals (1st half)1.2
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
40%Clean sheet before half-time60%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
40%No goal before half-time40%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)2.2
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)1.6
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
1.2Average goals (2nd half)2.2
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
60%Clean sheet after half-time60%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs
60%No goal after half-time0%
Polokwane CityKaizer Chiefs

Polokwane City - second-half results

0% W100% R0% P
6
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

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

Defense after halftime-0.4

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Kaizer Chiefs - second-half results

60% W40% R0% P
6
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding300%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Polokwane City - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.00
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game1.00.6
Average goals per game1.81.2
1 goal80%40%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 100% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4
Kaizer Chiefs - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.202.20
Goals scored / game0.61.6
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.22.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%0%
Goal difference0+5
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Polokwane City
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
3
3
16-30
0
1
31-45
1
1
46-60
2
1
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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

3.20
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
135%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
70%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-84%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
60%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Polokwane City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.57
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.37
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.32
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
110%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
145%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Kaizer Chiefs

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.45
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.55
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.62
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.07
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
200%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
94%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* 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

Polokwane CityLigaKaizer Chiefs
Average goals per game 3.002.37 3.40
Both teams scored 60%46% 80%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 60%39% 60%
Clean sheets 20%37% 20%
Goal before half-time 80%59% 60%
Goal after half-time 40%68% 100%

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

2.37
Average goals per game
46%
Both teams scored
39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
37%
Clean sheets
1.27
Home goals / game
1.10
Away goals / game
+15%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defensive advantage
+10%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
59%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Record from Polokwane City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Kaizer Chiefs. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Polokwane City
0 : 0
Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs
1 : 0
Polokwane City

FAQ

When do Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs play?

Polokwane City face Kaizer Chiefs on September 12, 2026 in Premier Soccer League at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.

What is the head-to-head record between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Polokwane City won 0, Kaizer Chiefs won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs?

Polokwane City score 1.40 goals per game on average and Kaizer Chiefs 2.20. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.37 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Polokwane City's matches and 80% of Kaizer Chiefs's.

What form are Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs in?

Over the last 5 games Polokwane City have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Kaizer Chiefs 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs?

The statistical background for Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.