Chiefs and Galaxy seek vital points in last Premiership match of the year
Kaizer Chiefs' Wandile Duba and TS Galaxy's Mlungisi Mbunjana fight for the ball during a Betway Premiership match. The teams will face each other in the final match for the PSL before the AFCON break.
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TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs will wrap up their 2025 football calendar on Sunday, 7 December, when they meet in a DStv Premiership clash at Mbombela Stadium.
The match is also the final PSL fixture before the league pauses for the AFCON break, with domestic action set to stop immediately after this game to allow preparations for the continental tournament which kicks on December 21.
Kaizer Chiefs enter the match placed 5th on the log with 23 points from 12 matches (6 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss). Amakhosi remain firmly in the top four race and will view this clash as an opportunity to keep pressure on the leaders.
Their form has been boosted by the sharp finishing of Flavio Silva with four goals, while Mduduzi Shabalala with 3 goals and 2 assists and Gaston Sirino with 2 assists and 1 goal continue to provide creativity in midfield.
For TS Galaxy who come into the clash sitting 8th, with 20 points from 13 matches (6 wins, 2 draws, 5 defeats), a win would push them closer to the top six bracket ahead of the AFCON break.
Seluleko Mahlambi has been a key figure in their attack, contributing 5 goals and 3 assists, while Puso Dithejane has impressed with four goals and four assists. Midfielder Mlungisi Mbunjana remains central to their structure and balance.
Recent meetings between the two sides underline how tightly contested this fixture has become. Four of their last five encounters have ended in draws, including 1–1 results in April 2025 and December 2024, and a 2–2 draw in May 2024.
Galaxy’s only win in this period back in August 2023, when they edged Chiefs 1– 0.
Tactically, Galaxy are likely to rely on their compact defensive organisation and quick transitions, while Chiefs will aim to control the match through possession, using Silva’s movement and Shabalala’s ability to create chances.
With both teams pushing for momentum before the break, a disciplined and competitive encounter is expected.
As the final match of the PSL’s first round, both sides have clear objectives. Chiefs want to solidify their top-four standing, while Galaxy will be looking to ensure they remain in the top-half mix. Given the recent history between the two sides, another closely fought contest is likely at Mbombela Stadium.