Kaizer Chiefs will be desperate to return to winning ways when they face Durban City in a Betway Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening. Kick-off is at 19:30 (SA time). The Durban City vs Kaizer Chiefs fixture comes at a crucial time for the Soweto giants, who are without a league win in over a month and need a strong result to revive their Premier Soccer League (PSL) campaign.
Match Details
- Fixture: Durban City vs Kaizer Chiefs
- Competition: Betway Premiership (PSL)
- Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
- Kick-off: 19:30 (SA Time)
- Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Kaizer Chiefs Searching for a Turning Point
Kaizer Chiefs recently booked their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages after a 3–1 win over DR Congo’s AS Simba, but their domestic form remains inconsistent. Amakhosi’s last league victory came on 30 August, when they edged Golden Arrows 1–0. Since then, they have recorded three draws and one defeat, including a 3–1 loss to Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium.
With only one point separating them from fifth-placed Durban City, the Soweto giants know that a win in Durban is essential to maintain their top-four ambitions.
Durban City Confident Under Gavin Hunt
Gavin Hunt, who once coached Chiefs, will be eager to remind his former employers of his tactical expertise. Under his leadership, Durban City have been one of the most organised sides in the PSL, collecting four wins, three draws, and three losses from ten games.
Hunt has history against Amakhosi. His SuperSport United team famously crushed Chiefs 4–1 last season. Now his City side sits just a point behind the Glamour Boys despite having played an extra game.
Friday’s match will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. It promises to be a fierce tactical battle in front of a buzzing Durban crowd.
Kaizer Chiefs Team News and Expected Line-Up
Co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are expected to make only one change from the team that beat Simba in continental action. Winger Asanele Velebayi, who impressed with his pace and composure, is likely to replace Mfundo Vilakazi, offering more experience and directness on the right flank.
Expected Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Brandon Petersen
- Defenders: Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Aden McCarthy, Bradley Cross
- Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Mduduzi Shabalala
- Forwards: Asanele Velebayi, Pule Mmodi, Etiosa Ighodaro
Midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo says the squad has prepared well. “We have trained hard and are ready to fight for three points. We know what this game means to the fans,” he told club media.
What’s at Stake at Moses Mabhida Stadium
A win for Kaizer Chiefs would help them regain momentum and silence critics after a frustrating spell in the PSL. It would also lift morale ahead of their busy November fixture list. For Durban City, victory would mark a statement of intent. It would prove they can challenge South Africa’s top clubs under Hunt’s guidance.
Fans can expect a tactical encounter full of energy, pressing, and individual brilliance as both sides aim to make their mark in the Betway Premiership.
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