'It's not difficult to predict Nedbank Cup winner'
Orlando Pirates legend Mark Fish is backing his former club to beat Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday afternoon.
The two Soweto giants clash for the third time this season this weekend at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Fish, who has played for the Buccaneers between 1993 and 1996, feels the pressure is on Chiefs to deliver having gone a decade without silverware.
'It's a cup final, so obviously it's a big game for both teams,' Fish told Showmax Premier League .
'However, if you look at the progress of the two teams, this game is massive for Chiefs, while for Pirates it's just another game.'
'Obviously the new coach has been there for (only) a season, but him and the players will understand that this is a very big game for them. It's a massive occasion,' Fish added.
Orlando Pirates have won five of their last five finals and it's easy to see why Mark Fish has backed them to beat Chiefs in the final.
'It's not difficult to predict a winner in my opinion. Pirates are the favourites and I expect them to get the job done and handle the expectations of a cup final,' Fish said.
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