Absa PREMIERSHIP


Polokwane City v Kaizer Chiefs


Peter Mokaba Stadium


Tuesday 25 November 2014


19h30 kick-off

Coach Stuart Baxter arrived in Polokwane on Monday afternoon and went straight into the final preparation for their match here tomorrow night. Chiefs will be facing Polokwane City who are on a high after a excellent run of form in the Absa Premiership.

Baxter and his inspired troops will test the host at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday, 25 November 2014, kick-off at 19h30.

Polokwane racked up a third successive league victory when they defeated Black Aces 2-1 away from home on Saturday.

Coach Baxter has expressed confidence ahead of a tricky match. Baxter looked ahead of the tricky assignment.

"They play nicely and are very strong in their attacking play. They play more centrally and attack from the flanks," Baxter makes an observation.

"Their strength is in their attacking play. We want to see how to exploit their defence," adds Baxter.

Rise and Shine are placed 11th on the Absa Premiership log with 13 points from 11 matches.

Kaizer Chiefs retained their unbeaten record in the league with a 1-1 draw at home to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

The Soweto side boasts a 100 percent away record, with five wins from as many matches on the road.

The Amakhosi are placed first on the Absa Premiership log with 29 points from 11 matches.

In head-to-head stats, Polokwane and Chiefs have met in just two previous league matches.

Baxter hints at possible changes in his line-up, "We will rotate the team a bit without changing our shape," continues Baxter.

"The lads are unhappy with their weekend performance and will be looking at improving on Tuesday night," says Baxter.

"It is obvious that we want to continue winning for as long as possible. But, winning is not forefront in our minds. We are looking for good performances," comments Baxter.

The Limpopo side has yet to win at home this season, with just one point from four matches as hosts.

Both of those encounters took place last season, with the Amakhosi completing a league ‘double’ with 4-1 (home) and 2-0 (away) victories.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane is suspended with four yellow card bookings. Kgotso Moleko is sidelined by a thigh injury. Both will not be available on Tuesday night.