Benni McCarthy’s AmaZulu out to improve on dismal away Chippa record

Benni McCarthy’s AmaZulu will be away to Chippa United at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in their DStv Premiership match on Wednesday, 10 March.

Kick-off is at 17:00.

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Usuthu secured a 1-0 win over SuperSport United in their previous league game when Siphelele Mthembu’s goal earned the KwaZulu-Natal side a well-deserved victory at Kings Park.

AmaZulu have now taken 16 points from their last possible 18.

Usuthu have claimed 10 points from eight away matches this season, with their last result on the road a 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs in mid-February.

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Meanwhile, Chippa United lost 3-0 to Orlando Pirates in their previous league game at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium four days ago.

The Chilli Boys have gone five league games without a victory and they have claimed six points from as many home matches this season.

In head-to-head stats, AmaZulu and Chippa United have met in 11 league matches since 2012/13.

The Chilli Boys have claimed seven wins compared to just two for Usuthu, while two games have been drawn.

Chippa United have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat from five home matches in the rivalry.

When the teams met earlier this season at Kings Park in December 2020, AmaZulu claimed a 3-1 win (their first at home against Chippa United) thanks to goals from Augustine Mulenga and Luvoyo Memela (2).

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AmaZulu are currently sixth in the DStv Premiership standings with 28 points after 18 matches, while Chipp United are down in 13th place with 16 points after 18 fixtures.