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Orlando Pirates vs Baroka Predictions - Sea Robbers to Cruise Past Bakgakga
Orlando Pirates are poised to capitalize on their strong form despite a recent setback, making them favorites against Baroka. Having won 8 out of their last 10 matches, the Pirates exhibit impressive home performance, scoring an average of 3.5 goals in recent games. Baroka, in contrast, is winless in their last 13 encounters against the Pirates. Predicted lineup changes and injuries, such as Thalente Mbatha's possible absence, could be pivotal, but Pirates' quality might prove overwhelming. Baroka, despite a solid season, face a formidable challenge.
- Orlando Pirates have won 8 of their last 10 matches.
- Pirates scored 14 goals in last 4 home matches, average 3.5 goals/game.
- Baroka is winless in last 13 encounters with Pirates and tipped to lose here.
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Bucs to beat Baroka with ease (Getty Images).
Orlando Pirates vs Baroka Predictions
Bucs are in great form despite their setback last Saturday. I see them bouncing back with a win to zero and Over 2.5 Teams Goals on the day.
- Orlando Pirates have won 8 of their last 10 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have scored 14 goals in their last 4 home matches (3.5 goals per game).
- Baroka are winless in 13 matches vs Orlando Pirates.
- Baroka have failed to score in their last 2 matches vs Orlando Pirates.
Head to Head
These sides have met on 13 occasions with ten of those clashes ending in draws. Pirates hold a 3-0 lead in the other fixtures.
The club drew 0-0 when they last met in April 2022.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates are having a great season. They went into their last match on a run of one loss in 11 matches before a damaging defeat to their title rivals.
They lost 1-0 at Cape Town City in the PSL before a 2-1 home win over Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League. A superb 2-1 away win vs Al Ahly saw them top their CAF group.
Pirates won 3-1 at Richards Bay in the last round of the Nedbank Cup before a 1-0 win at Kaizer Chiefs. After winning 2-1 at Sekhukhune United, they were thrashed 4-1 by Mamelodi Sundowns.
Melusi Buthelezi could get a rare start in goal for this one. Thalente Mbatha is an injury doubt in midfield.
Coach Jose Riveiro will hope to have Thabiso Sesane available to return in defence. Olisa Ndah is absent at the back with a long-term injury.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Buthelezi; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Xoki, Hotto; Makhaula, Dlamini; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
Baroka Form & Team News
Bakgakga are having a strong season so far. They sit eighth in the First Division, eight points off the playoff spots after just one loss in the last ten league fixtures.
After four straight wins, they drew 3-3 at JDR Stars having led twice. A 1-1 home draw vs Hungry Lions preceded a 3-0 Nedbank Cup win at lower league Umvoti.
A shock 5-1 thrashing away at Venda FC was a big blow. Their last match required an 87th-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at home to University of Pretoria.
Coach Foster Hlungwani has some experienced players to call upon. Ananias Gebhardt and Sibusiso Mabiliso will anchor the back four.
Lantshene Phalane will play in central midfield. David Motiphi is the team’s top scorer in attack with six goals.
Baroka Predicted Lineup
More information on the Baroka starting XI will be available one hour before kickoff.
Verdict
I'm tipping Pirates to have far too much quality for Baroka to handle.
Pirates win to nil
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