Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - BTTS Yes in Sea Robbers Success

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 11 Aug 2025

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Orlando Pirates favored to win; both teams expected to score.
Pirates have a strong record against Gallants, winning 5 of last 6.
Key player suspensions and injuries may impact match outcome.

Pirates backed to end Marumo's unbeaten streak (Getty Images).

Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

The visitors will be keen to get back to winning ways. I see Pirates taking the victory with both teams on target.
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Head to Head
Marumo Gallants Form & Team News
Marumo Gallants Predicted Lineup
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Marumo Gallants are winless in their last 5 home PSL matches (2 losses).
Marumo Gallants have seen BTTS Yes in their last 4 home PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 5 of their last 6 matches vs Marumo Gallants.
Orlando Pirates have conceded in 4 of their last 5 PSL matches.

Head to Head

Pirates hold a 6-2 advantage over Marumo Gallants across ten previous matches with two draws.

Orlando Pirates won 1-0 at home when the clubs last met in the Nedbank Cup in April 2025.

Marumo Gallants Form & Team News

Gallants ended 10th last season after a strong run of form. Their turnaround came after the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou, who has since taken over at Orlando Pirates.

They ended last season with two draws. A 1-1 draw at home to Chippa United preceded a 1-1 stalemate at Magesi.

This season started with a fine 2-1 win away at Richards Bay. They played 54 minutes with ten men but scored in the 91st minute to burgle the three points.

Edgar Manaka is suspended in midfield after a red card. Monde Mphambaniso could come into the XI.

Young winger Bheki Mabuza scored on his debut in the last match. He will start again after joining from Leruma United.

Marumo Gallants Predicted Lineup

Arubi; Ncube, Sikhosane, Chabatsane, Mabotja; Nhlapo, Mphambaniso, Sithole; Mabuza, Khumalo, Msendami.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Bucs finished second last season and lost the Nedbank Cup final. They were beaten in the opening PSL match of this season.

Pirates lost 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final before ending the season with just two wins in the final five rounds of league action.

This season began with a 2-0 win vs Polokwane City in the MTN 8 quarter-finals. On Saturday, they had 67% possession and 13 shots in a 1-0 home loss to Sekhukhune United.

Pirates could again be without defender Olisa Ndah due to injury. Veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula is an injury doubt.

Buitomelo Radiopane could start up front with Tshegofatso Mabasa on the bench.