Kaizer Chiefs, with small adjustments, can challenge for the league title ahead of Orlando Pirates next season, according to statistics.
Arthur Zwane has been a subject of much criticism this season, with sections of Amakhosi fans calling for his sacking.
Lack of consistency has been Chiefs' downfall, with the boys from Naturena hardly going on a decent winning streak.
But if their statistics are anything to go by, Chiefs can look forward to a productive 2023/24 season.
What has let Zwane's men the most in this campaign, is their chaotic defending.
According to FootyStats.Org, https://footystats.org/clubs/kaizer-chiefs-fc-1278, Amakhosi average 1.13 goals conceded per match, which has led to them conceding 27 goals in the league this season.
Compared to Orlando Pirates, who average 0.74 goals conceded per match, if Chiefs were able to defend better, they would have won a few more matches in the league, leading to a better log position.
The fact that they are equal on points with Pirates, despite having what can be called a bad season for them, tells a story of the great potential Zwane's team possesses, only if they can shut the back door.
The signing of Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, and the imminent addition of Given Msimango, will strengthen Amakhosi's last line, meaning less goals conceded, half a problem solved!
The next area of concern for Zwane should be the number six role.
Amakhosi are in a desperate need of someone who can take charge of their engine room, while providing adequate cover for their defence.
With Andile Jali and Sibongiseni Mthethwa's names still part of conversations at Amakhosi, signing one of these two can be a major coup.
It is in offensive play that Amakhosi's stats bring much hope, showing the team is not as bad as it has been made out to be.
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Chiefs average 1.17 goals scored per match, compared to Amabhakaniya's 1.13.
When it comes to creating good goalscoring opportunities, Amakhosi are again slightly ahead of Pirates, with an xGA (expected goals for) of 1.68 per match, to Bucs' 1.57.
In the shots taken per match column, Amakhosi again edge their Soweto rivals, with 11.78 shots, while Pirates stand at 11.35. Both teams have a shot conversion of 10%.
What these statistics prove is that there is not much separating the two Soweto giants, except that Amabhakaniya have an MTN8 trophy in their cabinet.
With small adjustments in their defence, which they are currently undertaking, and a new addition in their number six role, Amakhosi can find themselves ahead of Orlando Pirates in title challenge of next season.
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