Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will exchange tackles in matchday 11 of the South African Premiership on Saturday, November 1. The match will be played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe stadium.
The hosts come into the match on the back of a routine 2-0 win over Nigerian champions Remo Stars in the second leg of their CAF Champions League qualifying match. Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile scored first-half goals to help Masandawana advance to the group stage with a 7-1 aggregate victory.
Orlando Pirates, on the other hand, beat Magesi 2-1 at home in the Carling Knockout quarter-final. All three goals came in the second half, with Tshepang Moremi and Evidence Makgopa scoring for the hosts while John Managa Mokone scored a consolation goal in injury time.
THE Buccaneers will focus on the league where their last match saw them claim a 1-0 home win over Polokwane. Sundowns beat Richards Bay 4-1 at home.
This victory puts them at the top of the table, having collected 21 points in 10 matches. The Pirates are third with 18 points to show for their efforts in eight games.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Head to Head and Key Figures
- Mamelodi Sundowns have 24 wins in the last 61 head-to-head matches. Orlando Pirates have recorded 21 victories, while 16 matches ended in a sharing of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash took place in August when Pirates secured a 4-1 victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the MTN8 semi-final.
- The last six head-to-head matches have seen both teams find the back of the net.
- The Orlando Pirates have lost only one of their last seven meetings (four draws).
- Sundowns have scored at least two goals in four of their last five home games in all competitions.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Prediction
Mamelodi Sundowns have fought their way to the CAF Champions League and will turn the attention to defending their league title. Miguel Cardoso’s side were impeccable at home, having won all four matches played in front of their supporters.
Orlando Pirates arguably have the most realistic prospect of ending Sundowns’ eight-year run as South African champions. The Soweto team has not won the championship since 2012.
We are backing the hosts to secure a narrow victory with goals from both sides.
Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Tip 1 – Mamelodi Sundowns win
Tip 2 – Both teams score
Tip 3 – Over 2.5 goals
Edited by Peter P.
