Kaizer Chiefs fans encapsulating the passion of a Soweto Derby. Image: BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Shocking stat revealed
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have a Soweto Derby date in the Nedbank Cup semifinals. We’ve got some insane stats to reveal.
Kaizer Chiefs fans encapsulating the passion of a Soweto Derby. Image: BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns on May the 6th in the Nedbank Cup semifinals. We all know about Amakhosi’s recent dominance of the Soweto Derby in PSL meetings , but the Buccaneers have an overwhelming upper hand in cup clashes.
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Soweto Derby cup clashes in Pirates favour
Orlando Pirates have won 10 of the last 20 Soweto Derby matches in cup competitions but, interestingly, Chiefs have prevailed each and every time a cup clash between these sides has gone the distance to a penalty shootout. That might be something playing on the Pirates players minds. Jove Riveiro might feel as though he and his charges need to get this done inside 90 minutes.
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Kaizer Chiefs dominant in recent PSL H2Hs
- 21 March 2021: Chiefs 1-0 Pirates
- 6 November 2021: Chiefs 2-1 Pirates
- 5 March 2022: Pirates 1-2 Chiefs
- 29 October 2022: Chiefs 1-0 Pirates
- 25 February 2023: Chiefs 1-0 Pirates
The Glamour Boys have been the overwhelmingly dominant force in recent meetings with their fiercest rivals. A sixth Soweto Derby win on the bounce would take them to the Nedbank Cup final, which would be something for Chiefs fans to shout about in an otherwise frustrating campaign.
Who will reign supreme on May 6th and book a place in the Nedbank Cup final?
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