The stage is set for another epic Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates host arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a high-stakes Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Buccaneers will be looking to maintain their impressive form, with a victory today sending them to the top of the log until at least tonight when Mamelodi Sundowns return to action.
As for Kaizer Chiefs, there is no better fixture to get their league campaign back on track than the Soweto derby after Fernando Da Cruz’s side dropped points in three consecutive matches.
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Starting XI’s
Orlando Pirates XI: Chaine, Ndaba, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto, Selepe, Mbatha, Mokobodi, Moremi, Masilela, Mbuthuma.
Subs: Dladla, Kgositsile, Padime, Zulu, Mthiyane, Lungu, Nkota, Makgopa, Appollis.
Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Frosler, Miguel, Moloisane, Mako, Maboe, Mthethwa, Vilakazi, Shabalala, Mmodi, Duba.
Subs: Bvuma, Kwinika, Dortley, Nkgwesa, Mabaso, Da Silva, Chislett, Velebayi, Abrahams.
Key match details
Kick-off at FNB Stadium is scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday afternoon. The match will be broadcast live across South Africa on SuperSport PSL and SABC 1.
Orlando Pirates currently sit second on the Betway Premiership log, while Kaizer Chiefs occupy fifth position heading into Saturday afternoon’s clash.
The Buccaneers have dominated recent Soweto derby encounters, claiming three victories and one draw from their last five meetings across all competitions.
Amakhosi’s sole triumph during this stretch came in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final, but Pirates have since reclaimed bragging rights, including a convincing 3-0 league win over Chiefs earlier this year.
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