African Stars vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to win first leg in Gabarone

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Orlando Pirates are predicted to beat African Stars by two or more goals and keep a clean sheet.
African Stars lose their home advantage as the match is relocated to Botswana.
Pirates' recent form includes 11 wins in their last 14 matches and strong defensive records.

Orlando Pirates backed to win against African Stars on Saturday (Getty Images).

African Stars vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

Pirates are flying right now, and African Stars have lost their home-ground advantage due to this match being moved to Botswana. I see Pirates winning by 2+ goals and with a clean sheet.
African Stars vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Key Stats – Pirates Backed For Away Win
Head to Head – Two Previous Clashes
African Stars Form – Four Straight League Titles
Pirates Form – 11 Wins in Last 14 Matches
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Pirates Backed For Away Win

Orlando Pirates have won 29 of their last 38 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 26 clean sheets in their last 37 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won by 2+ goals in 8 of their last 11 matches.

Head to Head – Two Previous Clashes

These clubs have met on two previous occasions.

In the 2018-19 CAF Champions League, Pirates drew 0-0 at home before winning 1-0 in the away leg.

African Stars Form – Four Straight League Titles

African Stars won the Namibian Premiership last season with just four losses in 30 matches.

The title was their fourth straight league crown, handing them a spot in the CAF Champions League qualifiers.

In the first qualifying round, they met Mangasport of Gabon. A 3-1 away defeat was followed by a 2-0 home win to progress on away goals.

Pirates Form – 11 Wins in Last 14 Matches

Pirates have 11 wins and two draws in 14 matches this season. They’ve lost just once in 26 matches and have conceded just one goal in eight league fixtures.

A 3-1 home win in the second leg vs La Cure Waves sealed a place in the CAF Champions League second qualifying round. They beat Durban City and Marumo Gallants 2-0 in the league.

Last Saturday, Pirates lost 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN 8 Final with just one big chance created. They bounced back to beat TS Galaxy 3-0 in midweek in a dominant display.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

African Stars:

The Namibian Champions will use their best XI in this match.

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1): Chaine; Sigomoshe, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba; Mbatha, Mokobodi; Lungu, Masilela, Moremi; Mbuthuma.

Orlando Pirates are without midfielders Sihle Nduli and Andre De Jong in due to injury. Right back Kamogelo Sebelebele will play no part.

Bulelani Sigomoshe may get a second start for the club at fullback. Some rotation is expected across the XI.

Verdict

African Stars v Orlando Pirates

I see Pirates winning to zero and on the -2 handicap.

Pirates win to nil

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

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