Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: match statistics
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Orlando Pirates played against Kaizer Chiefs in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on October 31, 2026. Venue: Orlando Stadium. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Orlando Pirates has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Kaizer Chiefs has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Orlando Pirates scores 2.38 goals per game and allows 0.13. Kaizer Chiefs scores 1.63 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 13% of Orlando Pirates's games and 75% of Kaizer Chiefs's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 38%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 36% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Orlando Pirates has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.60 per game. Orlando Pirates takes 14.6 shots per game, while Kaizer Chiefs takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 63% of its games and scores 1.63 goals per game after halftime. Kaizer Chiefs leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Orlando Pirates's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Kaizer Chiefs, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 2.33 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 36% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
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 have won all 4 of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 2.25 goals and conceding none. In their last 5 matches, they have scored 10 goals and claimed 4 wins, while Kaizer Chiefs have scored 3 goals and won just once. The hosts are more clinical with their shots at home than the visitors are away (16% versus 10%), although the teams’ average xG figures are similar: 1.67 and 1.71. Chiefs are yet to lose away from home, but have drawn 3 of their 4 such matches, making a draw a significant possibility. Pirates’ edge is primarily down to their greater efficiency and defensive record on home soil.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Although both teams recorded BTTS in 75% of their matches so far this season, their recent form points to a lower likelihood of both sides scoring. Orlando Pirates have had no BTTS matches in their last five outings and have conceded an average of just 0.4 goals. Kaizer Chiefs have averaged 0.6 goals over that period, with BTTS landing in 40% of their matches, making their attacking output the main concern. The visitors' xG across their last five matches is 1.24, but the hosts have limited opponents to chances worth just 0.89 xG per game. With the league BTTS rate at 45%, BTTS - No is the stronger pick, primarily because Kaizer Chiefs may fail to score. This means at least one team is expected not to score; it does not necessarily mean a 0-0 draw.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Orlando Pirates average 1.75 goals per match this season, while Kaizer Chiefs average 1.50. However, the last 5 matches point to a clear decline in the visitors’ attack: they scored an average of just 0.6 goals over that span. During the same period, the hosts conceded an average of 0.4 goals, limiting Chiefs’ chances of making a significant contribution to the scoreline. None of the visitors’ last 5 matches featured more than 2 goals, while matches involving the hosts have seen at least 4 goals in 25% of their games so far this season. With the league average at 2.29 goals, Under 3.5 goals is the most likely outcome; the 2.30-goal forecast gives this line a clearer edge than the other lines considered.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome: Orlando Pirates were level at the break in 3 of their 4 home matches, while Kaizer Chiefs were level in 4 of their last 5 games. The visitors have not conceded before half-time in any of their last 5 matches, which weakens the prospect of the hosts taking an early lead, even though Orlando led at the break 3 times in that period. Orlando’s advantage looks clearer after the interval: in their last 5 matches, they averaged 1.2 second-half goals, compared with 0.4 for Chiefs. The hosts have also won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals per game, while the visitors have won just once and averaged 0.6 goals. Therefore, a draw at half-time followed by an Orlando win is a slightly stronger pick than the hosts leading from start to finish.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Orlando Pirates | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.36 |
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 114% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.4 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs
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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
2.38 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.63 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates is 669% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.13 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 1 goals / game - Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates scores in 100% of games (8 of 8 games), while Kaizer Chiefs keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Kaizer Chiefs scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 88% (7 of 8 games).
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 - Orlando Pirates
Over / Under - Kaizer Chiefs
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 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.25 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.38 pts / game - Kaizer Chiefs
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 88%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kaizer Chiefs - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs
* 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
| Orlando Pirates | Liga | Kaizer Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.50 | 2.33 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 13% | 45% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 36% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 88% | 34% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Orlando Pirates's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kaizer Chiefs. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Orlando Pirates 2:1 Kaizer Chiefs. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Orlando Pirates won 1, Kaizer Chiefs won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs?
Orlando Pirates score 2.38 goals per game on average and Kaizer Chiefs 1.63. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 36% of games. Both teams score in 13% of Orlando Pirates's matches and 75% of Kaizer Chiefs's.
What form are Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in?
Over the last 5 games Orlando Pirates have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Kaizer Chiefs 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs?
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.