Orlando Pirates are set to renew their rivalry with Kaizer Chiefs when the two sides lock horns in the latest edition of the Soweto derby which will be played at the FNB Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Buccaneers will be hoping to make it two wins in two games after they returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Golden Arrows.
Amakhosi, meanwhile, will look to bounce back after they were held to a 2-2 draw by TS Galaxy.
The win saw Pirates move up to fourth place in the league standings with 19 points from 12 matches, while Amakhosi sit a place and a point below them in fifth position with 18 points after 12 matches.
History will be on Chiefs’ side coming into this fixture after they did the double over their arch-rivals and claimed a maximum of six points after winning both the home and away fixture by a margin of 2-1.
Jose Riveiro will have his entire squad at his disposal for this encounter, while Arthur Zwane will be without the availability of Brandon Petersen and Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana for the derby.
Pirates will be hoping Monnapule Saleng can continue his fine form in front of goal after he netted two consecutive braces in the MTN8 against Mamelodi Sundowns as well as the DStv Premiership against Golden Arrows.
Chiefs will look to Keagan Dolly for goals after he contributed to three goals in his last four league appearances, with two goals and registering one assist.
Orlando Pirates’ DStv Premiership Form:
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Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Premiership Form:
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