Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: match statistics
Orlando Pirates, as the table leader, presents significantly better form than Kaizer Chiefs, confirmed by their away match statistics – 63% wins and an impressive goal difference of 19:4. The visitors have earned 10 points in their last five matches (2.0 PPG), while the hosts have managed only 6 points (1.2 PPG), losing three of their last five encounters. Kaizer Chiefs struggles with efficiency – a mere 7% shot conversion and only 40% wins at home, which contrasts with the 63% success rate of Pirates on the road and their 63% clean sheets. The advantage in expected goals (xG 1.69 vs 1.93 for the hosts) might seem smaller, but Pirates compensate with a significantly better defense (xGA 0.87 vs 0.95) and consistency in earning points. The form of both teams in recent matches (WLWLL for Chiefs vs WWWLD for Pirates) and the 19-point gap in the table favor the visitors, although Kaizer Chiefs' home ground could make the match competitive.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kaizer Chiefs played against Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Kaizer Chiefs has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Orlando Pirates has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kaizer Chiefs scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Orlando Pirates scores 1.53 and allows 0.41. Games in this league average 1.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Kaizer Chiefs's games and 24% of Orlando Pirates's. The Over 2.5 rates are 19% and 29%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kaizer Chiefs has the higher season xG average, 1.94 to 1.82 per game. Kaizer Chiefs takes 16.1 shots per game, while Orlando Pirates takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Kaizer Chiefs leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 53% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kaizer Chiefs's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Orlando Pirates, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.93 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Orlando Pirates, as the table leader, presents significantly better form than Kaizer Chiefs, confirmed by their away match statistics – 63% wins and an impressive goal difference of 19:4. The visitors have earned 10 points in their last five matches (2.0 PPG), while the hosts have managed only 6 points (1.2 PPG), losing three of their last five encounters. Kaizer Chiefs struggles with efficiency – a mere 7% shot conversion and only 40% wins at home, which contrasts with the 63% success rate of Pirates on the road and their 63% clean sheets. The advantage in expected goals (xG 1.69 vs 1.93 for the hosts) might seem smaller, but Pirates compensate with a significantly better defense (xGA 0.87 vs 0.95) and consistency in earning points. The form of both teams in recent matches (WLWLL for Chiefs vs WWWLD for Pirates) and the 19-point gap in the table favor the visitors, although Kaizer Chiefs' home ground could make the match competitive.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kaizer Chiefs | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Orlando Pirates is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs · 2 pts / game - Orlando Pirates
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Orlando Pirates is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs · 1.53 goals / game - Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs · 0.41 goals / game - Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 71% (12 of 17 meczów).
Orlando Pirates scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Kaizer Chiefs keeps a clean sheet in 69% (11 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kaizer Chiefs
Over / Under - Orlando Pirates
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Orlando Pirates is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs · 2 pts / game - Orlando Pirates
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kaizer Chiefs - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).
Teams vs league
| Kaizer Chiefs | Liga | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 1.93 | • 1.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 35% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 19% | 28% | • 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 69% | 38% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 44% | 62% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 68% | ▲ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Kaizer Chiefs 0:3 Orlando Pirates. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates?
Kaizer Chiefs score 1.00 goals per game on average and Orlando Pirates 1.53. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Kaizer Chiefs's matches and 24% of Orlando Pirates's.
What form are Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in?
Over the last 5 games Kaizer Chiefs have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Orlando Pirates 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.