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Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - First Leg to Finish Level
An exciting clash between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates is anticipated, with both teams likely to score and the match expected to end in a draw. Cape Town City are on a strong finish after overcoming a winless streak and have a solid home performance record. Orlando Pirates, having secured multiple domestic trophies, come into the match with good form and recent wins in both domestic and CAF competitions. Key players and new signings might affect the outcome.
- Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates likely to end in a draw.
- Both teams expected to score goals.
- Cape Town City has improved form; Orlando Pirates strong in recent domestic & CAF matches.
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Pirates tipped to avoid defeat in Cape Town in the MTN8 Cup semi-final first leg (Getty Images).
Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
A very tight first leg awaits. I’m backing both sides to score and the match to finish in a draw.
- Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
- Head to Head
- Cape Town City Form & Team News
- Cape Town City Predicted Lineup
- Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
- Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
- Cape Town City are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Cape Town City have drawn 5 of their last 10 home matches.
- Orlando Pirates have conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches (domestic competitions).
- Orlando Pirates are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 matches vs Cape Town City.
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates hold a 6-3 advantage across 17 previous meetings with eight draws.
Pirates won 2-0 in both meetings last season, including in May on their travels.
Cape Town City Form & Team News
City had a 10-match winless run last season before a strong finish. They have won four of their last five matches now.
A 2-0 home win vs Moroka Swallows ended the barren streak before a 1-1 home draw with TS Galaxy. A 3-1 home win vs Richards Bay 3-1 secured a fifth-placed finish.
On the final day, they won 1-0 at Mamelodi Sundowns to end their hopes of an invincible league season. This season began with a 1-0 win at Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 Cup.
Cape Town City have signed French striker Amadou Soukouna. However, he may not have his work permit in time to play a part here.
City have sold striker Khanyisa Mayo. Youngster Jody Ah Shene is set to play up front.
Cape Town City Predicted Lineup
Keet; Mkhize, Gordinho, Cupido; Rhodes, Mokotjo, Petrus, Gonzalez; Makaringe, Domingo; Ah Shene.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates have won four domestic trophies in the last two seasons. They won their last match in the CAF Champions League qualifying round.
Bucs ended last season with some tough league results, including 1-0 loss to Richards Bay and at TS Galaxy. On drawing 1-1 vs SuperSport United, they beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final.
This season started with a 3-1 MTN8 quarter-final win vs SuperSport United. A 4-0 aggregate win over CS-Disciples followed in the CAF as they drew 0-0 away before winning 4-0 at home.
Coach Jose Riveiro could have newly signed right back Deano Van Rooyen available to start.
Tapelo Xoki is injured in defence. Miguel Timm is set for a recall in central midfield.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Ndah, Sesane, Hotto; Timm, Mbatha; Saleng, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa
Verdict
I'm backing BTTS Yes and a draw in this cup clash.
BTTS Yes
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