Orbit College vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to end 14 year title wait
Orlando Pirates are strongly favored to defeat Orbit College, a team struggling in the relegation playoff zone, with only one win in their last nine games. Pirates need a win to secure the championship and complete a domestic treble, boasting 20 wins in their last 27 PSL matches. Backed by an impressive attack and solid defense, they are anticipated to net over 2.5 goals and keep a clean sheet. Key players are missing for both teams, but Pirates' depth makes them clear favorites for a dominant win.
- Pirates must win to secure championship and domestic treble.
- Orbit College have just 1 win in last 9 matches, sitting in relegation playoff spot.
- Pirates predicted to win comfortably, with over 2.5 goals and a clean sheet.
Orlando Pirates backed for big win vs Orbit to secure PSL Title (Getty Images).
Orbit College vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Pirates need a win to secure the championship. They are backed to get the victory with Over 2.5 team goals scored and a clean sheet.
Key Stats – Pirates to Romp to Victory
- Orbit College have lost 5 of their last 9 matches.
- Orbit College have failed to score in their last 2 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won 17 of their last 24 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have scored 22 goals in their last 8 matches (2.75 goals per game).
- Orlando Pirates have kept 16 clean sheets in their last 23 matches.
Head to Head – Orlando Pirates won Reverse Fixture
These clubs have met on just one previous occasion.
Pirates won 1-0 at home in the reverse fixture in August.
Orbit Sit in Relegation Playoff Spot – Just One Win in Last Nine
Orbit sit 15th in the table and are currently heading into the relegation playoffs. Their last nine matches have yielded just one victory.
After four defeats in five matches, they drew 1-1 at Durban City and secured a key 2-1 win at relegation rivals Magesi despite being outshot 18-6. A 0-0 home draw followed vs AmaZulu with a 12-3 shot count in Orbit’s favour.
Their last match saw a 2-0 loss away to Stellenbosch to drop down from 14th to 15th in the table.
Pirates Win will Secure Title - 20 wins in their Last 27 PSL Fixtures
Pirates have won 20 of their last 27 PSL matches. They need a win here to be crowned league champions for the first time since the 2011-12 season, as well as securing a domestic treble.
They beat AmaZulu 3-0 with 3.97 xG produced before a 1-1 draw vs Kaizer Chiefs. A 2-0 win away at Stellenbosch and 3-0 win at Magesi followed as Mamelodi Sundowns dropped points in the title race.
Bucs could have won the title in round 29, but they could only draw 0-0 at home to Durban City. They outshot their opponents 31-4 and allowed City just two touches inside the Pirates box.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Orbit College (4-2-3-1): Moerane; Vilakazi, Ngiba, Nhlapo, Jingana; Batsi, Thibedi; Moleleki, Mabele, Khoto; Mahlatsi.
Coach Pogiso Makhoye is without four highly experienced players. Central defenders Rama Mphahlele and Brian Onyango are set to miss out.
Veteran wingers Lesedi Kapinga and Bradley Ralani are also unavailable. Winger Gomelemo Khoto has scored three goals in the last eight matches and is set to start against his parent club.
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1): Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto; Selepe, Mbatha; Appollis, Mofokeng, Moremi; Makgopa.
Orlando Pirates remain without injured duo Sihle Nduli and Tapelo Xoki in midfield and defence respectively. Youngster Simphiwe Selepe could start again in midfield.
Left winger Tshepang Moremi is back from injury. He could be recalled with Patrick Maswanganyi dropping to the bench.
Verdict
I'm tipping Bucs to win to zero and by a big margin.
Pirates win to nil
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