Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in another blockbuster Soweto derby on Saturday, 25 February. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs

Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs: DStv Premiership season records ahead of Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in another blockbuster Soweto derby on Saturday, 25 February. A look at the log heading into the match.

by Garrin Lambley

21-02-2023 11:38

in Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in another blockbuster Soweto derby on Saturday, 25 February. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs

Kaizer Chiefs will host Orlando Pirates in another blockbuster Soweto derby on Saturday, 25 February.

Kick-off at the FNB Stadium is at 15:30.

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After 20 (of 30 matches) in the 2022/23 season, the Buccaneers are in third place with 31 points.

By contrast, Amakhosi occupy fifth spot with 28 points after a similar number of games played.

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Did you know: In the 26 completed PSL seasons to date since the league turned professional in the 1996/97 season, Kaizer Chiefs have finished higher in the final log standings than Orlando Pirates on 14 occasions, with Orlando Pirates grabbing bragging rights 12 times.

The biggest difference in final positions for Kaizer Chiefs over Orlando Pirates is 7 places (in the 2016/17 season), while the biggest difference in positions for Orlando Pirates over Kaizer Chiefs is also 7 places (2018/19 season).

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Let’s look at their respective stats this season: