Swallows vs Kaizer Chiefs Prediction: Home team will edge in regular time

South African League action is set to commence at Dobsonville Stadium in week 13 with a match between Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs. In their recent outings, both teams failed to secure a league victory, and as they approach this match, they are eager to reverse their fortunes. Let's delve into the details of the game while also exploring potential betting options.

Swallows enter this game following a 0-0 draw in the Premier Division against Polokwane City. In that match, Swallows had 49% possession, attempted 7 shots with 3 on target. On the flip side, Polokwane City had 12 attempts on goal with 2 on target. A noteworthy trend in recent Swallows games is the frequent occurrence of a scoreline with zero goals. Looking at their six previous clashes before this one, in five of them, a bet on both teams to score would have resulted in a loss.

After a defeat in their prior Premier Division match against Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and their traveling supporters are optimistic about securing a more favorable outcome in the upcoming game. In that particular encounter, Kaizer Chiefs held 58% possession and made 7 attempts on goal, with only 1 on target. On the opposing side, Orlando Pirates had 9 attempts on goal, with 4 of them finding the target. Evidence Makgopa (20') scored for Orlando Pirates. Considering their recent performances, Kaizer Chiefs have experienced conceding goals in 6 consecutive games, allowing a total of 8 goals.

In the past five encounters between Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs, Swallows emerged victorious in the most recent match, while Kaizer Chiefs secured wins in two others. Additionally, two matches concluded in draws, with scores of 1-1 and 2-2, respectively. Throughout these meetings, both teams displayed equal scoring prowess, with Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs each netting a total of seven goals.

The expectation is for Swallows to secure a victory in this match. Despite anticipating a closely contested game with an improved performance from Kaizer Chiefs, especially on the road after several defeats, the prediction leans towards a more determined Swallows side that is slightly favored. My backing here is for the match to conclude with a 2-0 scoreline.