Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Predictions & Tips - Pirates backed in Nedbank Cup final

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 09 May 2025

Ralph Staniforth 09 May 2025

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Orlando Pirates favored in Nedbank Cup Final against Chiefs.
Chiefs are winless in last seven matches, looking to end trophy drought.
Pirates maintain strong form with five consecutive wins over Chiefs.

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

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Preview

Pirates are favourites for this Nedbank Cup final and given Chiefs' form, I don't see them causing an upset. Pirates for the win.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates Preview
Head to Head
Kaizer Chiefs Form & News
Orlando Pirates Form & News

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

In 59 matches, Pirates and Chiefs have each won 21 times with 17 draws. However, Pirates have won the last five matches against Chiefs.

Kaizer Chiefs Form & 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.

Orlando Pirates Form & 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.

Verdict

Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates

I see BTTS Yes in a Pirates win.

BTTS Yes

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Orlando Pirates Win

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