TS Galaxy FC aim to extend their perfect knockout record against Kaizer Chiefs when the sides meet in the Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 on Tuesday night. The match at FNB Stadium offers a vital chance for progress as the club sits 13th in the Premier Soccer League with just six points from eight games.

Tim Sukazi, the TS Galaxy boss, has set a clear target for the trip to Johannesburg. "We are going there to win," Sukazi said. "We are not going to Soccer City to come out as losers." His confidence is rooted in a formidable cup history against their more illustrious opponents.

Historical Edge in Cup Competitions

TS Galaxy hold a 100 percent knockout success rate against Kaizer Chiefs in major cup competitions. Their most famous victory came in the 2019 Nedbank Cup final, a triumph secured while Galaxy were still a National First Division side. They repeated the feat in the 2022 Nedbank Cup last-32, again at FNB Stadium. This psychological advantage will be a key factor as they seek to advance in this season's Carling Knockout.

Recent Form and Confidence

The cup optimism comes despite a difficult run in the league. Galaxy's last outing was a 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates on 13 October, a result that extended their winless run to three matches. They have scored just seven goals all season while conceding twelve, leaving them 17 points adrift of leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Top scorer V. Letsoalo, with four goals in eight appearances, will be key to any turnaround. The team's attacking struggles are further illustrated by their goal minutes, with their seven league goals this season arriving at an average of 65 minutes into matches.

Kaizer Chiefs enter the tie after a 1-0 win over Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup, but their own domestic form has been inconsistent. For TS Galaxy, the immediate focus is solely on staying in the cup. After Tuesday's clash, attention will turn back to the league and an away fixture against Polokwane City on 31 October. The full fixtures list shows the challenge ahead, but for now, the mission is a single knockout victory under the lights at Soccer City. The upcoming league match against Polokwane City, scheduled for 19:30 kick-off, represents a key opportunity to address their poor league position.