Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Predictions & Tips - Pirates to continue their winning streak

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Last updated: 20 Jan 2022

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Brad Newcomb 20 Jan 2022

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Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Diski match prediction
The fixture is being played at 12:00 SAST on Saturday at the Rand Stadium
Orlando Pirates are the DStv Diksi Challenge log leaders
TS Galaxy sit in 5th place on the log
Preview, tips, stats and team news

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Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Predictions

Orlando Pirates continued their impressive form in the Diski Challenge when they notched up their eighth consecutive win of the season last weekend. Can TS Galaxy stop them from winning?

Orlando Pirates have won 8 Diski matches in a row
Orlando Pirates have scored 31 goals from 13 games this season
Orlando Pirates have scored 21 goals in their last 6 matches
Orlando Pirates have scored 3+ goals 7 times this season
TS Galaxy have won 4 of their previous 5 matches
TS Galaxy have scored 19 goals in 13 games this season
TS Galaxy have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
TS Galaxy have 1 win in 6 away fixtures this season

Head to Head

The two teams have met once in the Diski Challenge when TS Galaxy defeated Pirates 3-2 at home in January 2021.

Orlando Pirates Form

Orlando Pirates won their eighth successive Diski Challenge match in a row when they beat a winless Swallows 5-1 last Saturday. Striker Boitumelo Radiopane was the star of the show with four goals, and he is the main reason they are on top of the table this season.

Pirates lead the league on 33 points from 13 games and have now opened a six-point gap to Stellenbosch. They have scored 31 goals and have conceded 10.

The Buccaneers have scored 21 goals in their last six Diski matches and an impressive three or more goals a game seven times this season.

Can Orlando Pirates win their ninth soccer match in a row? They are too good at present, and another three points look likely to be in the bag.

Orlando Pirates Team News & Injuries

Coach Mandla Qhogi will probably field the same team that beat Swallows.

The 19-year old Boitumelo Radiopane's sensational four goals last Saturday has taken his haul to 13 goals for the current campaign and leads the golden boot competition. He was on the scoresheet the last time these two teams met.

Mohau Nkota has scored seven goals, and Thabiso Monyane has netted 4.

TS Galaxy Form

TS Galaxy secured their fourth win in five matches when they beat Baroka FC 3-1 last Sunday and moved to fifth place in the Diski League standings, although all of those victories have come at home.

The Rockets are on 21 points from 13 matches, with six wins, four losses and three draws. They have scored 19 goals and let in 12.

TS Galaxy's away record is not good, with one win, three losses, and two draws this season. They have scored six goals and conceded eight in those matches.

TS Galaxy has struggled away from home and will do well to get something out of the match against a rampant Pirates team.

TS Galaxy Team News & Injuries

Coach Ashley Makhanya will be pleased with his sides current form but will know that a tough test awaits them on Saturday. He will likely choose a similar side that won last weekend.

Aphelele Teto has spearheaded the attack with six goals to his name this season and can add more to his tally against Pirates.