Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
26/04/2026 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Betway Premiership - Round 26
  • Where to Watch on TV:
south-africaSouth-africaSABC 1, SABC Plus

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.080.59
Ball possession
57%43%
Total shots
115
Shots on target
71
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
83
Passes
79% (278/353)75% (195/259)
Expected goals (xG)
1.080.59
xG on target (xGOT)
2.340.87
Total shots
115
Shots on target
71
Shots off target
34
Blocked shots
10
Shots inside the box
74
Shots outside the box
41
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
83
Touches in opposition box
2211
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
41
Free kicks
1413
Passes
79% (278/353)75% (195/259)
Long passes
49% (28/57)42% (18/43)
Passes in final third
64% (65/102)51% (35/69)
Crosses
25% (5/20)56% (5/9)
Expected assists (xA)
1.000.35
Throw ins
3913
Fouls
1314
Tackles
75% (15/20)72% (18/25)
Duels won
5048
Clearances
1331
Interceptions
713
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
06
xGOT faced
0.872.34
Goals prevented
-0.131.34

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 35', Moremi T. , Maswanganyi P. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 46', Makhaula M. , Nemtajela M. ,
  • 46', Mthethwa S. , Shabalala M. ,
  • 62', 0 - 1, Mmodi P. , Duba W. (A),
  • 67', Mbuthuma Y. , Makgopa E. ,
  • 75', 1 - 1, Sebelebele K. ,
  • 75', Duba W. , Silva F. ,
  • 85', Appollis O. , Ndaba N. ,
  • 90+2', Ndlovu S. , Cele T. ,
  • 90+6', Mmodi P. , Velebayi A. ,

Chances of winning


Orlando Pirates
62.5%
Draw
24.4%
Kaizer Chiefs
13.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
59.3% 26.4% 14.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

64.2% 28.6% 13.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Orlando Pirates has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.2%)
  • Kaizer Chiefs has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Orlando Pirates than the current prediction. (+1.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kaizer Chiefs than the current prediction. (+0.1%)
  • Orlando Pirates - Kaizer Chiefs Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.49
    (1.55)
    3.81
    (3.49)
    7.08
    (6.43)
    7.6%
    (8.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Orlando Pirates - Kaizer Chiefs?
  • Users Predictions: 3 users predict this event. Orlando Pirates will win (votes: 2 - 66.7%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Orlando Pirates won 4.
    • Orlando Pirates is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Kaizer Chiefs is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Orlando Pirates may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Orlando Pirates is the obvious favorite.
    • We predict that Orlando Pirates will win today's game, with odds of 1.53.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Orlando Pirates won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 28:22. (average 1.4:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Orlando Pirates won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:7. (average 1.4:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Orlando Pirates - Kaizer Chiefs were as follows:
    28.02.2026 Kaizer Chiefs - Orlando Pirates 0:3
    10.05.2025 Kaizer Chiefs - Orlando Pirates 2:1
    03.05.2025 Kaizer Chiefs - Orlando Pirates 1:2
    01.02.2025 Orlando Pirates - Kaizer Chiefs 1:0
    09.03.2024 Orlando Pirates - Kaizer Chiefs 3:2
    Latest results of Orlando Pirates
    Latest results of Kaizer Chiefs
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    1Mamelodi Sundowns ✔ 26187144:133161
    2Orlando Pirates ✔ 26185351:123959
    3Kaizer Chiefs26138529:171247
    4AmaZulu26126830:26442
    5Sekhukhune26109726:21539
    6Polokwane26910720:17337
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    9Siwelele26711815:17-232
    10Stellenbosch26881024:28-432
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    12TS Galaxy26751425:34-926
    13Chippa Utd26591221:38-1724
    14Magesi26491322:37-1521
    15Marumo Gallants26491318:35-1721
    16Orbit College26551619:42-2320

          Promotion ~ CAF Champions League
          Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup
          Betway Premiership (Promotion Group: )
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    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Mamelodi Sundowns is Qualified for CAF Champions League
    Orlando Pirates is Qualified for CAF Champions League