The Kaizer Chiefs technical team have made two bold changes. Bruve Bvuma, who is yet to play this season, is starting in goal. Ethan Chislett starts in attacking midfield after playing 70 minutes in his debut midweek.
Aden McCarthy has taken the left-back position ahead of Paseka Mako, while Pule Mmodi is in for Ashley Du Preez.
KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING LINE UP
Bruce Bvuma (GK), Thabiso Monyane, Zitha Kwinika, Inacio Miguel, Aden McCarthy, Lebohang Maboe, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Ethan Chislett, Glody Lilepo, Pule Mmodi, Flavio Da Silva.
Substitutes: 71. Fiacre Ntwari, 48. Bradley Cross, 29. Paseka Mako, 18. Dillan Solomons, 21. Thabo Cele, 17. Asanele Velebayi, 10. Gaston Sirino, 9. Ashley Du Preez, 47. Wandile Duba.
ORLANDO PIRATES STARTING LINE UP
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has dropped Deano Van Rooyen for Katlego Sebelele at right back and Lebone Seema is in for Mpho Chabatsane in central defence.
In midfield, Thalente Mabtha is back from injury to replace Masindi Nemtajela, and Patrick Maswanganyi has made way for Tshepang Moremi, who allows Relebohile Mofokeng to the number 10 role.
Sipho Chaine (GK), Katlego Sebelebele, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Deon Hotto, Makhehlene Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma.
Substitutes: 35. Melusi Buthelezi, 46. Cemran Dansin, 43. Mpho Chabatsane, 28. Patrick Maswanganyi, 21. Deano Van Rooyen, 17. Evidence Makgopa, 15. Masindi Nemtajela, 14. Andre De Jong, 3. Nkosikhona Ndaba.
WHO HAS WON MORE SOWETO DERBIES IN THE PAST FIVE MATCHES?
Since the first battle in 1970, Kaizer Chiefs have bagged more victories than Orlando Pirates, but the recent results in the past three seasons have in favour of the Buccaneers.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | Chiefs 0–1 Pirates | Betway Premiership |
| March 2024 | Pirates 3–2 Chiefs | Betway Premiership |
| February 2025 | Pirates 1–0 Chiefs | Betway Premiership |
| May 2025 | Chiefs 1–2 Pirates | Betway Premiership |
| May 2025 | Chiefs 2–1 Pirates | Nedbank Cup final |
WHO IS INJURED?
George Matlou, Etiosa Ighodaro and Rushwin Dortely.
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