Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: The Soweto Derby to produce a mouth-watering encounter filled with goals

Kaizer Chiefs will play host to Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. It has been a tight contest between both teams over the years, and it’s always hard to predict when they clash. The Amakhosi are gradually coming back to life after a stream of losses in recent games, while Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways, having gone four games without a breakthrough. Both teams have struggled in recent games, but a win in their last games makes this fixture more appealing to the fans. We are not sure this is the perfect time for this derby; however, form doesn’t count when these two heavyweights lock horns.

Kaizer Chiefs (7th)

Last five games: LWLLW

The Amakhosi returned to winning ways as they held on against the Cape Town Spurs, who have impressed in recent games. Although they won, Kaizer Chiefs' victory came at the expense of conceding twice against the visitors. It was an average performance, but the fans are happy that the team bounced back from their recent woes.

Cavin Johnson's men have managed four wins, two losses, and five defeats this season. A great team like the Amakhosi doesn’t deserve this kind of run.

Kaizer Chiefs will rely heavily on their excellent home record as they have lost just one of their last six on their ground this season.

Orlando Pirates (10th)

Last five games: LDDLW

Jubilations in the camp of Orlando Pirates as they ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. The game that was marred with lots of missed chances came alive when Thabiso Monyane scored for the hosts to hand them their first win in four games.

The result ended a four-game winless streak in the league for the Buccaneers, who started the week in 13th place in the standings after eight games played.

The Buccaneers have not won any of their last four games on the road, but they remain as dangerous as ever before and can hurt any side, especially in a derby game.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have won nine games apiece, while two games ended in a share of the spoils over their last twenty meetings. It has always been a close call in their recent matches, as the winners have won with just a goal margin. Kaizer Chiefs head here with a poor defensive performance against Cape Town Spurs but looked much alive in front of goals as they scored three for the second time this season. At the same time, Orlando Pirates had a fantastic game but waited till the 79th minute to secure the maximum point. Both teams returned to winning ways after weeks of fighting for their lives.

The Buccaneers like to hold on to the ball and frustrate their opponents; however, teams have learned to sit back and counter them in recent games. It won’t be the same here, as both sides are expected to go toe to toe at the FNB Stadium tomorrow. Kaizer Chiefs are the most vulnerable at the back in this fixture, and we think Orlando will explore their options against them. We think the Buccaneers will get a goal here while the hosts will respond; bet on BTTS for 2.00.

We expect both teams to come out and enjoy themselves, but there is a possibility of both sides settling for a share of the spoils at halftime for 1.81.

It’s a high-risk pick, but BTTS and over 2.5 goals might surface here for 3.00.

Good luck!