Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Bucs to win cup final curtain raiser

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 02 May 2025

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John Eastwood 02 May 2025

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Kaizer Chiefs have lost 3 of their last 5 PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have won their last 4 matches against Chiefs, backed for 1-0 win.
Both teams prepare for next week's Nedbank Cup final, where they meet again.

Pirates to make it five straight wins over Chiefs (Getty Images).

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

Amakhosi are struggling and I see them losing to Pirates for the fifth straight time. Bucs are backed for a 1-0 victory ahead of these clubs meeting in next weekend’s Nedbank Cup final.
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 3 of their last 5 PSL matches.
Kaizer Chiefs have failed to score in 3 of their last 6 PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept clean sheets in their last 3 away PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have won their last 4 matches vs Kaizer Chiefs.

Head to Head

Kaizer Chiefs hold a 22-21 advantage against Orlando Pirates across the last 60 meetings with 19 draws.

Orlando Pirates have won the last four meetings between the clubs, including 1-0 at home in February.

Kaizer Chiefs Form & Team News

Chiefs are winless in six league matches and languish outside the top eight. After this league fixture, they face Orlando Pirates in a cup final as they look to end a 10-year trophy drought.

After successive losses, Chiefs drew 1-1 at home to TS Galaxy. A late offside winner saw them beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup semi-final.

A 0-0 draw at Chippa United saw 62% possession but just 0.95 xG produced. Their last match brought a 2-1 home loss to Marumo Gallants with a paltry 0.67 xG for Amakhosi.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi is without Rushwin Dortley in defence but three other defenders could return. Reeve Frosler, Edmilson Dove and Given Msimango are nearing a return.

Speedy forward Wandile Duba is suspended for this match. Centre back Inacio Miguel could be rested as he is one caution from missing the Nedbank Cup final.

Kaizer Chiefs Predicted Lineup

Bvuma; Solomons, Msimango, Dove, Cross; Maart, Cele; Lilepo, Sirino, Mmodi; Du Preez.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have lost their last two matches to end their hopes of a quadruple. They excited the CAF Champions League and fell 12 points off Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race.

Bucs beat MC Alger 1-0 on aggregate in the CAF quarter-finals before a 1-0 home win vs Marumo Gallants to reach the Nedbank Cup final. A 0-0 home draw followed by Pyramids in their CAF semi.

The second leg in Cairo ended in a 3-2 defeat. In midweek, their title hopes were dented by a 1-0 defeat at home to Sekhukhune United.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without Nkosinathi Sibisi in defence due to suspension. Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane are also ruled out so Tapelo Xoki will start.

Deano Van Rooyen, Makhehlene Makhaula and Patrick Maswanganyi are set to return to the XI.