iDiski Times: Pirates & Chippa Begin XI's
The DStv Premiership is back in action this weekend with a number of exciting fixtures on the cards. One of the standout clashes sees Orlando Pirates hosting Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Pirates are currently in 4th place on the league table, while Chippa are in 15th. Pirates will be looking to build on their recent form, which saw them win their last two matches. Chippa, on the other hand, will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Sekhukhune United in their last outing.
Here is our predicted starting line-up for both sides:
Orlando Pirates
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Richard Ofori
- Defence: Paseka Mako, Olisa Ndah, Tapelo Xoki, Innocent Maela
- Midfield: Fortune Makaringe, Miguel Timm
- Attack: Monnapule Saleng, Deon Hotto, Kabelo Dlamini
- Striker: Zakhele Lepasa
Pirates will be looking to exploit the pace of Saleng and Dlamini on the wings, while Lepasa will be looking to lead the line and score goals.
Chippa United
Formation: 4-5-1
- Goalkeeper: Stanley Kgatla
- Defence: Abbubakr Mobara, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Bienvenu Eva Nga, Sipho Chaine
- Midfield: Katlego Makateng, Augustine Kwem, Abel Mabaso, Azola Matrose, Ronald Chitiyo
- Striker: Diego Akpe
Chippa will be hoping to keep things tight at the back and try to catch Pirates on the break. Akpe will be the key man for them up front.
This is a game that could go either way. Pirates have the home advantage and are in better form, but Chippa are a dangerous team and could cause an upset.
The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday at the Orlando Stadium.
Here are some other talking points for the game:
- Pirates will be without their injured star midfielder, Thembinkosi Lorch, who is still recovering from a knee injury.
- Chippa will be hoping to get their first win of the season against Pirates.
- The game is a crucial one for both sides as they look to keep pace with the teams at the top of the table.
We will be sure to bring you all the latest news and updates from the game.
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This article is just a prediction, and it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds.
