Soweto derby

Saturday, 25 February will see the playing of the 177th Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Soweto derby | Tale of the tape: What the head-to-head record says

Saturday, 25 February will see the playing of the 177th Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Soweto derby

Saturday, 25 February will see the playing of the 177th Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Saturday will see the playing of the 177th Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

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The build-up to the match has dominated local football discussions as predicted this week.

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

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Amakhosi have won the last four derbies – and have been installed as favourites for the match.

Will the Buccaneers put an end to their barren run of results?

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A look at how the previous 176 Soweto derby matches have ended:

Kaizer Chiefs wins – 73

Orlando Pirates wins – 44

Draws – 54

Abandoned – 5

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