Strengths: The team is scoring goals from all angles and they have full squad for this encounter.
Weaknesses: The system they play, which deploys too many central midfield players can easily be exploited by teams with flying wingers. That has been characterised by leaking of goals at the back against the likes of Santos, Bloemfontein Celtic and Platinum Stars.
Orlando Pirates
Strengths: They have a solid midfield which complement their defense well. They come into this match at the back of an impressive 13games unbeaten run. They are surely motivated for this clash.
Weaknesses: Injuries and suspensions to key players may contribute negatively towards the results of this match.
Key Battles
Jimmy Tau vs. Phenyo Mongala - many would still remember what transpired the first time these guys met two years ago. It will be interesting to see who will come out tops.
Isaac Chansa vs. General (Tinashe Nengomasha) - This is one battle that might just decide which way the results go.
Knowledge Musona vs. Rooi Mahamutsa - Will Mahamutsa be able to do what he failed to do in the previous two encounters?
Mahoota (Katlego Mashego) vs Dominic Isaacs - Will Domza manage to stop Mahoota from continuing with his habit of scoring against Chiefs?
Over the years the Soweto Derby matches have been producing surprise packages that rose from nowhere to steal the spotlight. In recent years David Obua and Excellent Walaza used this stage to earn their respective teams fans' favour.
Who can provide that "X-Factor" today?
Bongani "Drogba" Ndulula has shown some signs of a good player every time he stepped onto the field. If given a chance, he may just produce that special moment of brilliance.
On the other hand, Stanton "Stiga" Lewis is eager to impress the Chiefs technical team and management that he is worthy of a long-team permanent contract. He was once in the development structures at Bucs. Will he come back to haunt them?
Cabbage and Pap throwers, let's sit back and enjoy this great encounter which defines the South African football - May the best team win!!!
By Katlego LeKhosi TheSpecial-One
