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Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City Predictions - Extra time tipped after another score draw

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 30 Aug 2024

John Eastwood 30 Aug 2024

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Orlando Pirates vs. Cape Town City expected to be a tight match, likely ending in a draw.
Pirates have a historical advantage with a 6-3 record against Cape Town City.
Both teams show strong form: Pirates unbeaten in four matches, City on a six-match unbeaten streak.

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Pirates to draw second leg vs Cape Town City with extra time on the cards (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City Predictions

I see this being another very tight encounter. I’m backing another score draw with extra time required.
Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Cape Town City Form & Team News
Cape Town City Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 matches vs Cape Town City.
Orlando Pirates have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches.
Cape Town City are unbeaten in their last 6 matches.
Cape Town City have drawn 2 of their last 4 away matches.

Head to Head

Orlando Pirates hold a 6-3 advantage across 18 previous clashes with nine draws.

The sides last met in the first leg on Wednesday as they played out a 1-1 draw.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have started this season with a four-match unbeaten run. They have won four domestic cups in the last two years as they chase more silverware.

After a three-match winless run (LLD), Bucs ended last season by beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final. This term began with a 3-1 win vs SuperSport United in the MTN8.

They drew 0-0 away vs CS-Disciples before winning 4-0 at home in the second leg. In midweek, Pirates drew 1-1 at Cape Town City having led 1-0.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without the injured Tapelo Xoki in defence. The inexperienced Thabiso Sesane will continue to deputise.

Newly signed right back Deano Van Rooyen is doubtful. Kabelo Dlamini may start over Miguel Timm in central midfield.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Monyane, Ndah, Sesane, Hotto; Dlamini, Mbatha; Saleng, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa

Cape Town City Form & Team News

City are currently six matches unbeaten going back to last season. This streak followed a 10-match winless run.

Eric Tinkler’s team won three of their final four PSL matches in the 2023-24 season to finish fifth.On the final day, they won 1-0 at Mamelodi Sundowns to end Downs’ unbeaten league season.

This term began with a 1-0 win away at Sekhukhune United in the MTN8. On Wednesday, they came from a goal down to draw 1-1 at home in the first leg vs Orlando Pirates.

French striker Amadou Soukouna is not expected to feature. Namibian youngster Prins Tjiueza may be used as a false nine.

Defender Lorenzo Gordinho is doubtful. Tshegofatso Nyama could play in his place.

Cape Town City Predicted Lineup

Keet; Mkhize, Cupido, Nyama; Rhodes, Mokotjo, Petrus, Gonzalez; Makaringe, Domingo; Tjiueza.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Cape Town City

I am backing a repeat scoreline from the first leg. I see this ending in a 1-1 draw.

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.