Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI Against Stellenbosch: Carling Knockout

Follow the Carling Knockout match Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025/26 League Cup, preview, lineups including starting xi, and results will be updated along with Live Streaming Links. The venue officialized for this game is DHL Stadium on 5th October at 15:00 time in ZA.

Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI Against Stellenbosch

Starting XI

Ntwari; Cross, Kwinika (c), Miguel, Solomons; Mthethwa, Ngcobo; Shabalala, Mmodi, Lilepo; Mayo

Substitutes

Bvuma, McCarthy, Frosler, Cele, Matlou, Sirino, Du Preez, Chislett, Morris

Coaches

Khalil Ben Youssef & Cedric Kaze

Key Players

Stellenbosch

• Langelihle Phili – top scorer with 3 goals this season.

• Andre De Jong – leading creator with 1 assist.

• Muzomuhle Khanyi – an attacking threat adding depth.

Kaizer Chiefs

• Flavio Silva – team’s top scorer with 2 goals.

• Gaston Sirino – leading assist provider.

• Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Makabi Lilepo & Siphesihle Ndlovu – consistent attacking contributors.

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Predicted XI for Stellenbosch

• Goalkeeper: Sage Stephens

• Defenders: Omega Mdaka, Athenkosi Mcaba, Henri Stanic, Enyinnaya Kazie Godswill

• Midfielders: Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Thato Khiba, Andre De Jong

• Forwards: Devon Titus, Muzomuhle Khanyi, Ashley Cupido

Predicted XI for Kaizer Chiefs

• Goalkeeper: Brandon Petersen

• Defenders: Bradley Cross, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika, Dillon Solomons

• Midfielders: Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Pule Mmodi

• Forwards: Makabi Lilepo, Mduduzi Shabalala, Khanyisa Mayo

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Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs: Match Preview

Two months after their last Premier League encounter, tensions rise as Stellenbosch and Kaizer Chiefs lock horns once more. In their most recent clash, Chiefs secured a 0-2 victory, and Stellenbosch will be eager to turn the tables this time.

Stellenbosch arrive at this game following back-to-back draws against Chippa United and Durban City, extending their goalless run to three matches. Coach Steve Barker will be hoping his forwards rediscover their scoring touch to revive their campaign.

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs head into the clash on the back of a draw with AmaZulu Durban last Wednesday, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches.

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AI Prediction

Before kick-off, AI projections suggest:

• Stellenbosch FC win: 42%

• Draw: 29%

• Kaizer Chiefs win: 29%

The model will continue adjusting probabilities in real time as the match unfolds.

Live Streaming Links

• You can watch it via Link 1

Head-to-Head (since August 2023)

• Aug 10, 2025 – Stellenbosch 0-2 Kaizer Chiefs

• Mar 8, 2025 – Stellenbosch 1-3 Kaizer Chiefs (National Cup)

• Feb 7, 2025 – Stellenbosch 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs

• Jan 8, 2025 – Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Stellenbosch

• Apr 2, 2024 – Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Stellenbosch

• Aug 30, 2023 – Stellenbosch 0-2 Kaizer Chiefs

Overall Record (last 6 meetings):

• Stellenbosch wins: 1

• Kaizer Chiefs wins: 5

• Goals: Stellenbosch 3 – 10 Kaizer Chiefs

Recent Form

• Stellenbosch FC – 2 draws in a row, 6 wins in last 20 matches.

• Kaizer Chiefs – unbeaten in 3, 7 wins in last 20 matches.