Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter made two changes compared to last Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Ajax Cape Town.

Bernard Parker and Siphiwe Tshabalala will start in the Derby, while Itumeleng Khune will again be in goal.

Tshabalala will participate in a record breaking 23rd Derby match, since the introduction of the PSL.

George Maluleka and Matthew Rusike both started on Wednesday. Maluleka is on the bench, while Rusike has not been included in the squad for Orlando Pirates clash.

Amakhosi host the Buccaneers at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium this afternoon (kick-off at 15:30).

Chiefs' line up: Khune (32), Gaxa (5), Mashamaite (C)(23), Mathoho (3), Masilela (24), Masango (22), Letsholonyane (6), Katsande (31), Lebese (17), Tshabalala (14), Parker (25)

Subs: Khuzwayo (16), Gould (83), Moleko (18), Bukenya (30), Nkosi (10), Maluleka (12), Mthembu (20)

Head Coach: Stuart Baxter

Pirates’: Mhlongo 16), Jele (4), Mahamutsa (28), Sangweni (21), Matlaba (8), Makola (5), Sarr (18), Ntshumayelo (6), Myeni (11), Manyisa (C) (20), Majora (45)

Subs: Mpontshane (40), Gumede (32), Nyauza (34), Masalesa (12), Rakhale (25), Erasmus (95), Bacela (17)

Head coach: Eric Tinkler

Referee: Zolile Mthetho


1st Assist: Zakhele Siwela


2nd Assist: Moses Phale


4th Official: Thando Ndazandeka


Match Commissioner: Ian McLeod