While positioned fourth on the Betway Premiership table, Kaizer Chiefs
are statistically setting the benchmark in several critical areas this
season, revealing a side with strong underlying performance.
In attack, Amakhosi lead the league in offensive activity and efficiency.
They average a competition-high 5.5 shots on target per match, consistently
testing opposition goalkeepers. This threat is validated by their
league-best Expected Goals (xG) of 20.4, indicating they are creating the
highest volume of quality chances.
Defensively, Chiefs have been formidable. They lead outright with nine clean
sheets and concede just 0.5 goals per game—a rate matched only by Orlando
Pirates—showcasing exceptional organisation and discipline.
Their control of matches is also evident in possession metrics. Chiefs
average 59.1% possession per game (second highest) and complete 408.7
accurate passes per match (also second), demonstrating their ability to
dictate play. Their attacking width is effective, ranking third for accurate
crosses per game at 4.8.
This sustained pressure has tangible results: Chiefs have won more penalties
(3) than any other side this campaign.
Collectively, these statistics paint a picture of a Kaizer Chiefs side that
dominates in shots on target, chance quality, defensive solidity, and game
control—providing a compelling data-driven case for optimism as the season
progresses.
