Nedbank Cup Final: Why Pirates Are Better Positioned Than Chiefs to Lift the Trophy

• Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will face each other in the final of the Nedbank Cup next weekend, which is the third encounter between the two clubs this season
• The Sea Robbers are gunning for their third successive Nedbank Cup title while the Glamour Boys are working on ending their trophy drought
• The Buccaneers are rated as the favourites heading into the game as they've won all the matches between both clubs this season

The Nedbank Cup final between the two Soweto clubs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, is tipped to be one of the biggest games this season in the Premier Soccer League.

The two teams are sworn enemies, sharing the same city and eager to give bragging rights to their respective fans when they face off in the final of the cup competition.

Pirates are heading into the final with a better record against Kaizer Chiefs this season in the Betway Premiership, having won both encounters when they've came up against each other this season.

The first leg of the meeting between both clubs ended in a 1-0 win for the Bucs, while the second leg ended with a 2-1 win for the Sea Robbers.

Why Pirates are favourites to win the Nedbank Cup

Briefly News, in an exclusive chat with sports journalist Uche Anuma, shared his thoughts ahead of another blockbuster Soweto derby this weekend.

He explained why Pirates are well-positioned to win the tournament compared to Chiefs, who knocked out last year's finalists, Mamelodi Sundowns, in the semi-finals.

"Orlando Pirates are the obvious favourites to win the Nedbank Cup; I don't think anyone can argue that—even Chiefs' fans will agree, but as fans, they will always stay behind their team," he said.

"Irrespective of the fact that anything can happen in a derby, Pirates have shown that they have what it takes and know how to pull out a result against Kaizer Chiefs this season.

"They won both games in the league by a one-goal margin, but it's a confidence booster for them going into the final.

"They are also motivated by the chance to make history by winning the competition three times in a row, and what better way to do that than against your fiercest rivals?"

Anuma also shared his prediction ahead of the match, with the Bucs edging out with a small margin.

"Like I said, Pirates are favourites and I tipped them to win by two goals to one just like they did in their recent match in the league," he added.

"Relebohile Mofokeng has always made the difference for Pirates in big games, and i guess this final won't be an exception."

Players who deserve to start for Chiefs in Nedbank Cup final

Briefly News earlier listed some of the players who deserve to start for Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final against Pirates.

Amakhosi knocked out Mamelodi Sundowns in the semis, and are hoping to end their trophy drought against the Bucs this weekend.

Source: Briefly News