Pirates’ next 5 PSL matches

With the 2019/20 Absa Premiership campaign now in its final third with 10 more games to go, Orlando Pirates will have to put more effort into their recent form if they plan to topple rivals Kaizer Chiefs at the top.

Read: Chiefs’ next 5 PSL matches

The Buccaneers had a rather slow start to the season however they were able to pick up the momentum, marking the start of an impressive form and unbeaten run in their last six matches.

Below are Pirates’ next five matches as they will be working on finishing top.

v Kaizer Chiefs – February 29 (FNB Stadium)

The return leg of the highly-anticipated Soweto Derby will undoubtedly produce some thrilling action as Bucs will be looking to level the matter following the 3-2 defeat in the first leg.

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v Golden Arrows – March 07 (Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium)

The Buccaneers will surely not have a walk in the park when they visit Abafana Bes’thende after their first league encounter ended with a goalless stalemate.

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v Mamelodi Sundowns – March 17 (Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium)

After narrowly edging Sundowns 1-0 in the first outing, Pirates will be hoping to complete a double over their cross-city rivals in order to keep their hopes alive of ending a six-year trophy drought.

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v Bidvest Wits – March 21 (Orlando Stadium)

After a seven-goal thriller, which saw the Students walk away 4-3 victors, Pirates will have revenge locked in the back of their minds.

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v Baroka – April 04 (Orlando Stadium)

After playing to an entertaining 2-2 draw in the first leg, Baroka, who are facing relegation woes, will be a hard nut to crack as their last few matches will be strongly motivated as they look to remain in top-flight football which could pose a huge threat for the Soweto giants’ title aspirations.

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