Lioli FC vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Bucs to Thrash Lesotho Champions in Bloemfontein
Orlando Pirates are firm favorites heading into their first-ever meeting with Lioli FC. Lioli, Lesotho’s reigning champions, started their season with a big win, but the Pirates’ superior form is hard to ignore. With three straight league wins and a recent cup triumph, Pirates are tipped to win comfortably, expected to keep a clean sheet and score at least three goals. Key action points: back Pirates to win to nil, cover the -2 handicap, and consider a 3-0 scoreline. Team news and possible rotations have minimal impact on the expected outcome.
- Orlando Pirates have won their last 3 league matches.
- Pirates are tipped to win with a clean sheet and 3+ goals.
- Lioli FC vs Pirates is the first meeting between these clubs.
Pirates to win by a large margin on Saturday (Getty Images).
Lioli FC vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
There is only one winner here. I’m backing Pirates to keep a clean sheet and to score 3+ goals in the match.
- Lioli FC vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
- Head to Head
- Lioli FC Form & Team News
- Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
- Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
- Orlando Pirates have won their last 3 PSL matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won to zero in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have scored 3 goals in their last 2 matches.
Head to Head
This is the first time that these clubs are meeting each other.
Lioli FC Form & Team News
Reigning Lesotho champions Lioli took the league title last term with 22 wins in 30 matches.
They kicked off the new season campaign with a 5-0 win over newly-promoted Members FC last time out.
South African coach Bongani Maseko will lean heavily on goal-scoring winger Litsepe Marabe. Former Polokwane City defender Thabang Klaas will be key at the back.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates lifted a sixth trophy in three years on Saturday. In the league, it’s three straight wins as they look to get back into the title race after a slow start to the 2025-26 season.
They drew 1-1 home and away versus Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semis before winning on penalties. A 1-0 league win at home vs Orbit College was followed by a 3-0 victory at Chippa United.
Their last match brought a 3-0 win over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 final after extra time. The match sat at 0-0 after 90 minutes before Bucs ruthlessly sealed the victory.
Pirates have captain Nkosinathi Sibisi back from injury. Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane are not registered for this competition.
There could be some rotation for this match. Tshepang Moremi and Tshegofatso Mabasa scored from the bench in the cup final and will hope to start here.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Buthelezi; Lebitso, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Nduli, Nemtajela; Appollis, Mofokeng, Moremi; Mabasa.
Verdict
A Pirates win with a clean sheet and on the -2 handicap is my tip.
Pirates win to nil
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