Kaizer Chiefs starting XI prediction: DStv Premiership vs Amazulu

Kaizer Chiefs head into their clash with Amazulu under all sorts of pressure but does that mean Stuart Baxter will stick or twist regarding the starting XI.

Here we look at how Kaizer Chiefs might line up against Amazulu on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI prediction

After keeping a clean sheet last time out, we would expect that Daniel Akepyi will retain his place in goal halting the merry-go-round between the sticks.

Daniel Akpeyi of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC on the 28 September 2019 at FNB Stadium Chiefs face Pirates in the TKO this Saturday Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Sifiso Hlanti’s sending off will open the door for Sibusiso Mabaliso to make just his second start for Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership. Baxter may also consider the services of Happy Mashiane.

Sibusiso Mabiliso of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM on the 18 September 2021 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Love them or hate them, Daniel Cardoso and Erick Mathoho will not be shifted from their place at the heart of the Kaizer Chiefs defence.

Daniel Cardoso of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC on 25 August 2021 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Reeve Frosler put in a decent shift in his first start of the season against Marumo Gallants and will more than likely continue in the role.

Reeve Frosler of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2021 CAF Champions League Semi-Final 1st Leg football match between Wydad Casablanca and Kaizer Chiefs at Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Morocco on 19 June 2021 ©/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs have little choice but to stick with central midfield duo Njabulo Blom and Cole Alexander, despite the latter being bullied by Gallants Miguel Timm in their last outing.

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander believes once the squad gets time to gel fans will see a much-improved performance from their team. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs

Bernard Parker assumed Lebogang Manyama’s role as a false nine, last time out and offered more than the man he replaced. Expect Baxter to revert to Parker in a bid to solve the problems in the final third.

Bernard Parker of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 28 April 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/Sports Inc

On the wings, Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat should hold onto their places in the team.

Keegan Dolly of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 game between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium on 22 August 2021 © Dirk Kotze/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs failure to sign an out and out striker has left them with a huge problem in their quest to replace injured striker Samir Nurkovic in the starting XI.

Nkosingiphile Ngcobo showed a great deal of intensity and effort without making much of an impact last time out but with only Lazarous Kambole in reserve, Ngcobo is likely to start up front. Kaizer Chiefs don’t have a target man to deploy which could see Baxter try a left-field option, but the risk of playing a centre back at nine is likely to outweigh the rewards of an experiment paying off.

Nkosingiphile Ngcobo of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 06 April 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Starting XI prediction

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI prediction: Daniel Akpeyi, Sibusiso Mabaliso, Erick Mathoho, Daniel Cardoso, Reeve Frosler, Cole Alexander, Njabulo Blom, Bernard Parker, Khama Billiat, Keagan Dolly, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo.

Confirmed starting XI

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