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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Brazilians to continue hoodoo over Bucs
The upcoming match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates promises excitement. Sundowns, in stellar form with 13 wins in their last 14 PSL matches, face a team they have historically dominated, the Piratest. The prediction forecasts a narrow win for Sundowns, expecting a 1-0 victory. Pirates have struggled against Sundowns in previous fixtures, and injuries affect their lineup, while Sundowns' Peter Shalulile may be benched despite his good form. The game is set to be a hard-fought battle with Sundowns expected to exploit their dominance.
- Sundowns predicted to win 1-0 against Pirates.
- Sundowns in exceptional form with 13 wins out of 14.
- Pirates have a poor record vs Sundowns with 7 losses in last 8 league meetings.
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Sundowns to beat title rivals Pirates to zero (Getty Images).
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Sundowns are in top form and Pirates have an awful record in this fixture. I’m backing the Brazilians to win to zero. I’m tipping a 1-0 victory on Saturday.
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
- Head to Head
- Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
- Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
- Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
- Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won 13 of their last 14 PSL matches.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have won to zero in 8 of their last 9 PSL matches.
- Orlando Pirates have lost 7 of their last 8 PSL matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
- Orlando Pirates have failed to score in 7 of their last 9 PSL matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns hold a 22-13 advantage vs Orlando Pirates across 51 previous meetings with 14 draws.
When the clubs met in the Nedbank Cup final in June 2024, Orlando Pirates scored a late goal to win 2-1.
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Sundowns have won 13 of their 14 league matches this season. Their 39 points is the most at this stage of any PSL season in history.
They beat Maniema Union 2-1 at home before a 1-1 home draw vs FAR Rabat to lose out on top spot in their CAF Group. A 2-1 Betway Premiership win at bottom-placed Magesi FC followed.
Sundowns smashed minnows Sibanye Golden Stars 5-2 in the Nedbank Cup. Two big league wins followed, 4-0 at home to Golden Arrows and 3-0 away to SuperSport United.
Striker Peter Shalulile is in great form but may be benched in favour of Iqraam Rayners. Playmaker Themba Zwane is injured long-term.
Newly signed defender Keanu Cupido may have to wait for his debut. Bathusi Aubaas is available in midfield and could start ahead of Jayden Adams.
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Williams; Mdunyelwa, Khoza, Lebusa, Modiba; Allende, Aubaas, Mokoena; Ribeiro, Rayners, Matthews.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates have won 11 of their 13 league matches this season. They going into this title clash with a six-point gap to Sundowns having played a match less.
A 2-1 home win over Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League preceded a 2-1 in Cairo vs Al Ahly to finish top of their CAF group. A 3-1 Nedbank Cup win followed at Richards Bay.
After scoring a last-gasp penalty to beat Kaizer Chiefs last weekend, Pirates won again on Wednesday. A 2-1 victory at Sekhukhune United saw them lead 2-0 after 48 minutes.
Olisa Ndah is injured in defence for Pirates. Coach Jose Riveiro could start Paseko Mako at left back and move Deon Hotto forward into a winger role.
Fellow winger Monnapule Saleng is out of favour. Central midfielder Miguel Timm is injured.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Sesane, Mako; Makhaula, Mbatha; Hotto, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Makgopa.
Verdict
I see Sundowns having too much and eking out three points.
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