Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions - Brazilians to take first leg advantage
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- Sundowns have a strong head-to-head record against Pirates.
- Current form suggests Sundowns win with a clean sheet.
- Key players missing from both sides due to injuries/transfers.
Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-final first leg (Getty Images).
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
A close match awaits in this first leg. Pirates are struggling under their new coach and I see Sundowns taking the win. I’m backing a narrow 1-0 win.
- Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions
- Head to Head
- Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
- Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
- Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
- Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
- Orlando Pirates have lost 8 of their last 14 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won 7 of their last 8 PSL matches to zero.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have kept 14 clean sheets in their last 19 matches.
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns hold a 23-14 advantage vs Orlando Pirates across 53 previous meetings with 14 draws.
Pirates won 2-1 at home when the clubs last met in the league in March 2025.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Bucs finished second in the PSL last season and made two cup finals. This term has begun with successive league losses.
Pirates drew three of their final five league matches last season. This campaign began with an impressive 2-0 win vs Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals.
The Sea Robbers have lost both Betway Premiership matches thus far. A 1-0 home loss to Sekhukhune United with 67% possession preceded a 2-1 loss at Marumo Gallants despite outshooting their opponents 18-5.
Pirates gave partial rests to Sipho Mbule and Rele Mofokeng in midweek. Defender Olisa Ndah is out injured.
Right back Thabiso Lebitso is ruled out. Nkosinathi Sibisi is set to return in defence.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chaine; Mashiloane, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Nduli, Mbule; Appollis, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Radiopane.
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Sundowns have started this season with two wins and a draw in three fixtures. They won last season’s league title and were beaten in the CAF Champions League final.
The Brazilians took four points from their Club World Cup group. A 1-0 win over Ulsan was followed a 4-3 defeat to Dortmund before a 0-0 draw vs Fluminese.
They beat Richards Bay 4-0 in the MTN8 to start this season. A 1-1 draw vs Chippa United was followed by a 2-0 win over AmaZulu with 80% possession and 19 shots.
Coach Miguel Cardoso remains without two key players who want to leave the club. Right back Khuliso Mudau and right winger Lucas Ribeiro will play no part.
Tashreeq Matthews is set to for a recall. Teenage winger Kutlwano Lethlaku will feature despite handing in a transfer request.
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Williams; Mdunyelwa, Kekana, Cupido, Basadien; Mokoena, Allende; Sales, Zwane, Matthews; Rayners.
Verdict
I see Sundowns winning this first leg with a clean sheet.
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