BackpagepixOrlando Pirates play their second successive away league fixture when they visit Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
They were on the road again last weekend when they lost 2-0 to Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein, and they are out to avoid another defeat.
Here, GOAL brings you all the details you need to know about how to watch the match between Chippa and Pirates, including TV channels, streaming details, team news and more.
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BackpagepixGame: | Chippa vs Pirates |
Date: | 05 March 2025 |
Kick-off: | 19h30 SA Time |
Venue: | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium |
BackpageOnline Streaming | TV Channel |
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DStv.com/DStv Now App | SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202/ |
You can also follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here.
BackpageChippa United will be without midfielder Aphelele Teto, who is with the Bafana Bafana squad preparing to face Egypt away in the second leg of the penultimate round of the 2024 African Nations Championship.
No Chilli Boys player is suspended for Wednesday's game.
Chippa possible XI: Nwabali, Kammies, Modise, Kwayiba, Madingwane, Makhele, Maarman, Philander, Molaoa, Eva Nga, Baloni
Orlando PiratesThe Buccaneers will be without suspended goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, leaving Melusi Buthelezi likely to start between the sticks.
Coach Jose Riveiro returns to the bench after watching the defeat by Marumo Gallants from the stands while he was suspended.
Midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi is doubtful for this match due to an injury that saw him miss the Gallants match.
Pirates possible XI:Buthelezi, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Sibisi, Xoki, Makhaula, Mbatha, Dlamini, Shandu, Mofokeng, Mabasa
BackpagepixChippa United have failed to win their last two league games, and that has seen them sliding down to position nine on the table.
In their last five games, they have managed two wins, as many defeats and a draw.
They come up against wounded Pirates who lost away at Marumo Gallants last weekend and are keen to revive their chase of log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who are 18 points clear at the top.
The Buccaneers have won three of their last five league matches while losing twice.
Head-to-head PSL record this season
Date | Match | Competition |
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September 18, 2024 | Pirates 2-1 Chippa United | PSL |
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