Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to win cup final

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 09 May 2025

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John Eastwood 09 May 2025

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Pirates aim for a third-straight domestic double.
Chiefs endure a 10-year trophy drought and are winless in seven league matches.
Orlando Pirates to win in 90 minutes with both teams on target.

Pirates to lift the Nedbank Cup at Moses Mabhida Stadium (Getty Images).

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

Pirates are tipped to complete a third-straight domestic double. I see both teams scoring in a sixth straight win over Chiefs for the Sea Robbers.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Head to Head
Kaizer Chiefs Form & Team News
Kaizer Chiefs Predicted Lineup
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Kaizer Chiefs have lost 4 of their last 6 PSL matches.
Kaizer Chiefs have seen BTTS Yes in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 17 of their last 23 PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have won their last 5 matches vs Kaizer Chiefs.

Head to Head

Orlando Pirates hold a 21-21 over Kaizer Chiefs across the last 59 meetings with 17 draws.

Pirates have won the last five meetings between the clubs, including 2-1 a week ago.

Kaizer Chiefs Form & Team News

Chiefs are looking to end a 10-year trophy drought in this cup final. They’re winless in seven league matches and sit ninth in the PSL table.

A 1-1 home draw with TS Galaxy was followed by a late 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final. A 0-0 draw at Chippa United and a 2-1 home loss to Marumo Gallants followed.

Their last match saw a 2-1 loss against Orlando Pirates. Chiefs mustered just three shots in the match.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi is without four defenders for this match. Reeve Frosler, Bradley Cross, Given Msimango and Rushin Dortley will play no part.

Speedy forward Wandile Duba returns from suspension in attack. Thabo Cele is set for a recall in midfield.

Kaizer Chiefs Predicted Lineup

Bvuma; Solomons, Kwinika, Miguel, Dove; Maart, Cele; Lilepo, Sirino, Mmodi; Duba.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have won their last two matches after successive defeats. Those losses saw a CAF Champions League exit and the end of their PSL title challenge.

A 0-0 home draw vs Pyramids was followed by a 3-2 second leg loss in Cairo having led 2-1. A 1-0 home loss to Sekhukhune United in the league saw their title hopes come to an end.

Bucs have restored confidence with two wins in the last week. They beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 and won 2-1 at Golden Arrows in two league fixtures.

Coach Jose Riveiro welcomes back key defender Nkosinathi Sibisi from suspension. Central midfielder Thalente Mbatha is also available after a ban.

Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane remain injured in defence. Key playmaker Relebohile Mofokeng is back after being rested for the victory at Golden Arrows.