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Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Predictions - Sea Robbers to win high-scoring affair

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 17 Apr 2024

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Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Predictions for Saturday’s PSL match (17:30 SAST)
Pirates have netted 17 goals in their last 5 matches at home
Can AmaZulu make it successive away PSL wins after a 6-match winless away run before that?

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Pirates to continue goalscoring form with home win over AmaZulu (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Predictions

This should be another exciting match with goals to enjoy. Pirates are scoring freely and AmaZulu leak goals on their travels. I’m backing Bucs to win with both teams on target.
Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
AmaZulu Form & Team News
AmaZulu Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 6 of their last 8 home matches.
Orlando Pirates have scored 17 goals in their last 5 home matches.
Orlando Pirates have seen BTTS Yes in 6 of their last 7 matches.
AmaZulu have lost 3 of their last 5 away PSL matches.
AmaZulu have conceded in 7 of their last 8 away matches (13 conceded).

Head to Head

Pirates hold a 16-3 advantage over AmaZulu with 16 draws in 35 meetings.

The sides last met a week ago in the Nedbank Cup. Pirates won 4-2 away from home.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have lifted a trophy this season and are into another semi-final. In the league, it’s just three wins in nine matches.

After a 4-0 home win vs Hungry Lions in the Nedbank Cup, Pirates suffered a 2-1 loss at high-flying Sekhukhune United. A 1-1 draw at Moroka Swallows was followed by a resounding 7-1 thrashing of Golden Arrows.

Their last match saw a 4-2 win at AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. It was 2-2 after 81 minutes before two late goals were scored.

Pirates have Nkosinathi Sibisi and Tapelo Xoki are available in defence after suspensions.

Striker Evidence Makgopa is doubtful. Tshegofatso Mabasa is set to keep his place.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Lebitso, Xoki, Sibisi, Hotto; Timm, Mbatha; Maswanganyi, Dlamini, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

AmaZulu Form & Team News

AmaZulu have won once in seven matches in the PSL. They sit 12th in the PSL table.

A 2-0 loss at TS Galaxy ended the winless away run in the PSL to six matches. A home 0-0 draw vs Polokwane City and a 1-0 victory at Cape Town City followed.

Last time out, Usuthu conceded two late goals to lose 4-2 at home to Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup.

Coach Pablo Franco Martin has Ethan Brooks available after suspension. He may continue to use a back four.

Sede Dion is pushing for a recall up front. Victor Letsoalo is set to drop to the bench.

AmaZulu Predicted Lineup

Mothwa; Sikhakhane, Mphahlele, Fielies, Hanamub; Mobara, Motshwari; Mbanjwa, Ekstein, Moremi; Dion.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v AmaZulu

I'm backing Pirates to win this match with both sides on target. I see Pirates scoring over 2.5 team goals.

Pirates Win & BTTS Yes

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