{"id":4966,"date":"2025-05-09T16:24:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=4966"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:39:03","slug":"nedbank-cup-final-preview-kaizer-chiefs-vs-orlando-pirates-predictions-line-up-kick-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/nedbank-cup-final-preview-kaizer-chiefs-vs-orlando-pirates-predictions-line-up-kick-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Nedbank Cup Final Preview: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates \u2013 Predictions, Line-Up, Kick-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates are set to meet in a mouth-watering Nedbank Cup final on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium. This is the first such meeting in the final since 2006. Just a week after the Buccaneers edged their rivals 2-1 in the Betway Premiership, fans are being treated to another edition of the iconic Soweto Derby. However, this time around, the silverware is on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-form-and-motivation\"><strong>Recent Form and Motivation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pirates come into this final with momentum, having defeated both Chiefs and Golden Arrows in the space of four days. Jos\u00e9 Riveiro\u2019s side is chasing a historic third successive Nedbank Cup title while simultaneously battling for Premiership glory. The team is unbeaten in five derbies and has developed a knack for getting the job done in knockout games. The Buccanneers has lifted five cup trophies since 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chiefs, this final represents more than just a shot at silverware \u2013 it&#8217;s a chance to bring back pride to a club that hasn\u2019t lifted a trophy since 2015. Nasreddine Nabi\u2019s men are ninth in the league and at risk of missing MTN8 football again. Their route to the final, however, included a memorable 2-1 semi-final win over league leaders, which ensured a likely return to continental competition via the CAF Confederation Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-868324921\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nedbank-cup-final-team-news-and-line-ups\"><strong>Nedbank Cup Final<\/strong>: <strong>Team News and Line-ups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiefs will be without Bradley Cross (suspension), Given Msimango, Reeve Frosler and Rushwin Dortley (injuries), while Thabo Cele and In\u00e1cio Miguel are racing against time to be fit. Wandile Duba returns from suspension and is expected to lead the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pirates welcome back Thalente Mbatha and Nkosinathi Sibisi from suspension, bolstering their defence and midfield. Riveiro\u2019s only dilemma is up front \u2013 with Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa both staking a claim to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Expected Lineups<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kaizer Chiefs:<\/strong><br>Bvuma; Mashiane, Dove, Miguel, Solomons; Cele, Maart; Lilepo, Sirino, Mmodi; Duba<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orlando Pirates:<\/strong><br>Chaine; Hotto, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Van Rooyen; Mbatha, Makhaula; Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Nkota; Makgopa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cup-pedigree-at-moses-mabhida\"><strong>Cup Pedigree at Moses Mabhida<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pirates have played more finals at Moses Mabhida than Chiefs and have the better record there in recent years. They\u2019ve won three MTN8 finals in Durban since 2020, while Chiefs\u2019 last appearance at this venue in a final saw them stunned by TS Galaxy in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats to Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pirates have beaten Chiefs in their last five meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The last six Soweto Derbies have all been decided by a single goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pirates started six players under the age of 23 in their latest derby victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chiefs\u2019 last win over Pirates in a final came in the 2014 MTN8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-315840181\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiefs-vs-pirates-prediction\"><strong>Chiefs vs Pirates<\/strong> <strong>Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/africa.espn.com\/espn\/story\/_\/id\/45048190\/orlando-pirates-vs-kaizer-chiefs-nedbank-cup-final-second-soweto-derby-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pirates&#8217;<\/a> experience, form and depth, they go into this final as favourites. Chiefs, though, are desperate to end their trophy drought and have shown spirit in the cup. It promises to be a tight, bruising encounter \u2013 as Soweto Derbies always are \u2013 but the Buccaneers may just have the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prediction: Orlando Pirates 2-1 Kaizer Chiefs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will Amakhosi finally break their silverware drought or will the Buccaneers make history with a third Nedbank Cup in a row? The country will be watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/all-clear-for-orlando-pirates-no-injuries-no-suspensions-for-nedbank-final\/\">All Clear for Orlando Pirates: No Injuries, No Suspensions for Nedbank Final<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates are set to meet in a mouth-watering Nedbank Cup final on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium. This is the first such meeting in the final since 2006. 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