Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs Prediction: This highly anticipated Soweto Derby will produce goals and end in favor of the hosts

The stage is set for the biggest games in the history of the competition this Saturday as Orlando Pirates lock horns against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby at the Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers, who failed to win their recent league game, will host a very inconsistent opponent tomorrow. Football enthusiasts will agree with me that this match is one of the fiercest matches in the Betway Premier League as Perennial rivals battle each other for points to decide who is going to be the King of Soweto.

Orlando Pirates (2nd)

Last five games: WLWWL

The Buccaneers have been inconsistent in the league recently due to their involvement in the CAF Champions League. Despite their recent loss against Cape Town City, Orlando Pirates maintain their spot on the log, with six points behind Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the log. Orlando Pirates did everything right against Cape Town City except putting the ball in the net. They dominated the game from start to end; however, they could not convert their chances as the Citizens scored once to secure the maximum points.

It has been a different case in their CAF Champions League journey as Orlando remain unbeaten in this tournament and are now set for a quarter-final showdown in the coming weeks. 

Orlando Pirates have now scored twenty-two times this campaign while conceding five. Jose Riveiro's men presently sit in second place on the log, winning nine and losing once. 

The Buccaneers have lost just once on their home ground in the league since June last year, and they'll be determined to maintain such a run. 

Players to Watch: Barcelona-bound, Relebohile Mofokeng has been in immense form this season. He’s a tricky young midfielder who will torment Kaizer Chiefs' defense tomorrow.

Kaizer Chiefs (5th)

Last five games: WLWLW

The Amakhosi bounced back from their recent defeat at home as they secured a slim (1-0) victory over Sekhukhune United. Kaizer Chiefs played well and deserved to win even though they were wasteful. They scored immediately after their opponent were reduced to ten men and it could have been the same story of creating loads of chances and not finding the back of the net if that didn’t happen. This was after they were stunned on their ground by AmaZulu. 

Kaizer Chiefs have won three in their last five games and this is not the standard required from a top team like Amakhosi. Nasreddine Nabi's men have picked up twenty-one points from a combined forty-two, scoring seventeen and conceding sixteen.

Kaizer Chiefs have lost three, won twice, and drawn two over their last seven away games. 

Players to Watch: Mduduzi Shabalala has terrorized opponents' defense this season, and with four goals since the start of the campaign, the winger will cause havoc in this fixture. 

Interesting Facts

Orlando Pirates have won four while Kaizer Chiefs have recorded six wins over their previous ten meetings.

Orlando Pirates have won three consecutive meetings against Kaizer Chiefs. 

The Amakhosi have failed to keep a clean sheet in three consecutive meetings against the Buccaneers.

Expert Betting Tips

Orlando Pirates are having their best year so far and even though they’ve been inconsistent at some point, they remain a top contender for the Betway Premier League. On the other hand, Kaizer Chiefs can be unpredictable and their epileptic display this season has been one of a kind. 

In games of this calibre, form doesn’t really matter as we have seen both teams win the derby despite struggling. However, some things have to be considered in this particular matchup. 

The level at which Orlando Pirates are playing lately have been nothing short of spectacular and after their recent league defeat against Cape Town City, I will definitely back them to bounce back against their arch-rival. I'm confident in Orlando Pirates and I believe they’ll exert dominance over their guests; bet on a home win for 1.70 at (Bet365).

Since the hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet in four consecutive matches, I think the guests might likely get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.26 at (1xbet).

I’m proposing a win at the break for Orlando Pirates as I expect them to pressure Kaizer Chiefs just to gain momentum over them; bet on home HT over 0.5 goals for 1.83 at (Betway).

Good luck!