Soweto derby | Check Gavin Hunt’s record against Orlando Pirates

Saturday’s Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be as much about the match-up on the field as it will be between coaches Josef Zinnbauer and Gavin Hunt.

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Hunt has a rich history in top-flight South African football having coached SuperSport United to three consecutive PSL titles between 2007/08 and 2009/10.

The 56-year-old then moved to Bidvest Wits where he led the Students to the 2016/17 title.

Following Amakhosi’s decision to let Ernst Middendorp go ahead of the current season, Hunt was man the Soweto giants turned to.

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But, for all his success to date, how does Gavin Hunt’s overall record in matches against the Buccaneers look?

The answer: Not too bad.

In 37 matches to date, teams that Hunt has coached have won 16 of those clashes for a win percent of 43%.

His teams have drawn eight (22%) and lost the other 13 (35%).

So how will Saturday’s Soweto derby pan out?

The smart money as is so often the case in these matches with so much on the line is a draw.

Kick-off at the Orlando Stadium is at 15:30.

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