Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to Thrash Gallants in PSL

John Eastwood

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Orlando Pirates have 9 wins in 11 matches this season.
Marumo Gallants have not won in 16 matches and have lost 14 of their last 23.
Prediction: Strong win for Orlando Pirates, likely without conceding.

Orlando Pirates backed for big win over Marumo Gallants (Getty Images).

Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

Pirates look many levels above a struggling Marumo side. I see a win to zero and on the handicap for the visitors.
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Key Stats – Pirates Backed For Big Victory
Head to Head – Bucs Hold Strong Lead
Winless in 15 – Gallants With 13 Defeats in Their Last 22 Matches
Pirates are Flying – Nine Wins in 11 Matches
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Pirates Backed For Big Victory

Marumo Gallants have lost 14 of their last 23 matches.
Marumo Gallants are winless in 16 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 27 of their last 35 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 24 clean sheets in their last 34 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won by 2+ goals in 6 of their last 8 matches.

Head to Head – Bucs Hold Strong Lead

Pirates hold an 8-3 lead over Marumo Gallants with two draws in 13 clashes.

Orlando Pirates won 3-0 in the league when the clubs last met in February 2026.

Winless in 15 – Gallants With 13 Defeats in Their Last 22 Matches

Marumo Gallants have lost 14 of their last 23 matches. They’re on a 16-match winless run and look devoid of confidence.

After eight straight draws, Marumo Gallants lost 3-1 away to Stellenbosch. A 2-0 loss at home to Mamelodi Sundowns was followed by a 3-2 home defeat to TS Galaxy.

Gallants drew 2-2 at home to Polokwane City before losing their last match. A 1-0 defeat at AmaZulu saw them produce just 0.68 xG.

Pirates are Flying – Nine Wins in 11 Matches

Pirates have nine wins and two draws in 11 matches this season. They’re into the final of the MTN8 Cup and have 16 points from six league matches.

A 3-0 home win over Sekhukhune United sealed a 4-0 aggregate victory to reach the MTN8 final. Pirates won 4-0 at Kruger United before a 0-0 away draw vs La Cure Waves of Mauritius.

A 3-1 home victory followed at home vs the Mauritian opponents to progress in the CAF Champions League. Pirates beat Durban City 2-0 in midweek in their last match.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1): Lako; Lukhele, Rikhotso, Sikakane, Ntiya-Ntiya; Ndlondlo, Mbhele; Otladisa, Kutumela, Kunene; Etemesi.

Coach Phuti Mohafe was sacked and the club sold winger Bheki Mabuza to Orlando Pirates. Edgar Manaka is suspended for this match after a red card.

Daniel Msendami and Abdoulaye Mariko are on loan from Orlando Pirates and will be ineligible for this match.

Orlando Pirates (4-3-3): Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto; Dansin, Mthiyane, Mokobodi; Appollis, Mbuthuma, Moremi.

Orlando Pirates are without triker Evidence Makgopa and midfielder Thalente Mbatha. Sihle Nduli is also absent in the engine room.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou may have Ghampani Lungu back after a hamstring injury, but Mohau Nkota is still recovering after knee surgery.

Verdict

Marumo Gallants v Orlando Pirates

I see a big win for Bucs on Sunday.

Pirates win to nil

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.