Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs Predictions & Tips - Pirates and Chiefs set for draw in Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are missing their best attacking talents for this match. Neither score to frequently either so this is backed to end in a low scoring draw.

Orlando Pirates and Chiefs are level at 15 wins apiece over their 49 previous matches. There have been 19 draws.

Pirates won their last encounter 2-0 away in November 2020. 

Orlando Pirates are in fifth position on the PSL table after 15 matches. After a fine start to the season, Pirates have only managed two victories in their last five league matches.

Since winning 3-0 at TTM, Pirates have lost 2-0 at Black Leopards, drawn 0-0 at home to Golden Arrows and beaten Maritzburg United 1-0 away.

In their last match, Orlando Pirates were fortunate to draw 1-1 at home with TS Galaxy. Bongani Sam gave the Buccaneers an early lead but TS Galaxy were level by the 20th minute mark.

Orlando Pirates will be without forwards Gabadinho Mhango, Tshegofatso Mhango and Zakhele Lepasa. Thembinkosi Lorch is likely to start as a false nine.

Defender, Innocent Maela is suspended for this match.

Kaizer Chiefs are seventh on the PSL table but they are steadily climbing after a horror start to the season. Gavin Hunt has managed to sort the defence out which has catapulted Chiefs up the table.

The Amakhosi have won three and drawn two of their last five fixtures. That run began with a 1-0 win at AmaZulu before beating Cape Town City 2-1 away.

Chiefs then defeated TTM 3-0 at home which was followed by successive draws. Their trip to Stellenbosch turned into a 0-0 draw and then Chiefs drew 1-1 at home to Baroka in their last match.

Baroka took the lead in the 53rd minute but Chiefs leveled 15 minutes from the end via an own goal.

Kaizer Chiefs are missing their most influential attacking player in Khama Billiat to injury. Bernard Parker is another attacking player missing as he is suspended.

Other than that, Gavin Hunt will have a full squad available.