Orlando Pirates are tipped to come out on top in Sunday’s Soweto derby, according to Soccermag.com readers.

Pirates face Kaizer Chiefs in a key Betway Premiership clash this weekend, with both sides entering the fixture in strong-form.

A Soccermag.com poll asked readers to predict the outcome of the derby, and the response favoured Pirates. Half of the votes (50%) backed the Buccaneers to secure all three points.

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Chiefs, who have improved in recent weeks, received 30% of the vote, suggesting a portion of readers believe they can challenge their rivals despite earlier results this season.

Meanwhile, 20% of respondents expect the match to end in a draw, pointing to the unpredictable nature of the fixture.

Pirates head into the derby with momentum and remain in the title race, while Chiefs are looking to build on a strong run of form and finish the season on a high.

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With the stakes clear and opinion divided, the stage is set for another closely watched encounter between South Africa’s biggest rivals.

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