Chippa chase key win

by Staff Reporter

Tuesday Aug 18, 2020. 10:27

Chippa United will chase a key win in their battle to avoid relegation from the Absa Premiership, as they host Highlands Park at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday 18 August 2020, kick-off at 15h30.

Chippa suffered an 11th defeat of the season when they were beaten 1-0 at home by Cape Town City on August 14. The Chilli Boys have taken just 15 points from 13 home matches so far in the 2019/20 season.

Highlands extended their winless run in the league to four matches with a 1-1 draw at home to Mamelodi Sundowns on August 14. The Lions of the North have claimed just nine points from 12 away matches in this league campaign.

In head-to-head stats, Chippa and Highlands have clashed in five top-flight league matches since 2016/17. The Lions of the North have claimed three wins compared to one for the Chilli Boys, while one game has been drawn. The Eastern Cape side has recorded one win and one draw from their two home matches in the rivalry.

When the teams met earlier this season, at Makhulong Stadium in October 2019, Highlands claimed a 2-0 home win thanks to goals from Spiwe Msimango and Tendai Ndoro. The Lions of the North are unbeaten in their last four matches against the Chilli Boys.

Chippa’s line-up from their 1-0 loss to City on August 14: Mazibuko, Sekotlong, Damons, K. Moyo, Malepe, Maphangule, Thopola, Jodwana (Kwem 53′), Komane, Maphanga (Lebitso 87′), Gamildien (Lentjies 52′).

Highlands’ line-up from their 1-1 draw with Sundowns on August 14: Kapini, Mokoena, Mbhele, Fransman, Ramoraka, Mzava, Nyatama (Mogaila 70′), Mbatha, Makhaula (Rae 90’+3), Mvala, Shaulile.