Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Soweto Derby Betting Guide

The Soweto Derby is a football rivalry between Premiership teams Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in South Africa. It is different to the Original Soweto Derby, which used to be contested between Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows.

On this page · 5 sections

1. Top 5 Online Sports Betting Sites
2. Founders, first meeting and the crowds
3. Cup finals that went the distance
4. Settling derby bets: 90 minutes or the tie
5. Derby cup ties settled on penalties

Founders, first meeting and the crowds

The Soweto Derby is among the biggest derbies in Africa, with a fiercely loyal fanbase that demands high attendance, no matter where it's held. Kaizer Chiefs' name also has historical grounding: the team was founded by former Orlando Pirates star Kaizer Motaung. The rivalry started on 24 January 1970, with Pirates winning their maiden fixture against Chiefs 1–0.

Cup finals that went the distance

In the 2005–06 ABSA Cup final, they tied 0–0, with Kaizer Chiefs winning 5–3 on penalties. However, in the 2011 MTN 8 final, Orlando Pirates turned the tables, winning after extra time, 1–0, before 84,000 fans.

Settling derby bets: 90 minutes or the tie

Matches between the rivals are notoriously suspenseful. Extra time is only accounted for if specific "To Qualify" or "Winner" market bets are placed – otherwise, most bets are settled after the standard 90 minutes + injury time mark.

Demand, without exception, always outweighs supply for these events, and whenever anyone wonders if the rivalry has lost its vibrancy over the years, they're proven wrong every game.

Derby cup ties settled on penalties

Example. An R100 bet on Kaizer Chiefs in the 90-minute match result market lost in all four ties because each was level at full time, while an R100 to-qualify bet on Chiefs paid out in all four.