Orlando Pirates are beginning to believe they can usurp Kaizer Chiefs at the top and lift the Absa Premiership trophy at the end of the season.

The Buccaneers were a massive 20 points behind the leaders Amakhosi at the start of 2015 but that gap has been reduced to just 12 points with 10 matches remaining

Caretaker coach Eric Tinkler says he asked his players how many points they think they can get from the remaining fixtures in the league and their response was positive.

"I showed them the remaining fixtures and they needed to be honest in what they felt would be attainable," Tinkler said.

"They believe we can win every single game and in order to do that we need to take each game at a time. It's important we stay focused and work hard."

Pirates registered their fourth straight league victory on Saturday, beating Polokwane City 3-1 at Orlando Stadium. First-half goals from Mpho Makola, Kermit Erasmus and captain Oupa Manyisa were enough to overcome City.

With 10 matches left, Pirates left-back Thabo Matlaba says they cannot be ruled out of the race.

"As players we believe [it's possible]. We spoke at training about performing and you can see today we performed. Now we have to go to Free State Stars to collect three points," Matlaba said.

Bucs visit Ea Lla Koto at Charles Mopeli Stadium on Wednesday night before the eagerly awaited Soweto derby against Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Good news for Tinkler is that striker Lehlohonolo Majoro returns from a two-game suspension.