Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Predictions - Sea Robbers to return to winning ways

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Last updated: 12 Feb 2024

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John Eastwood 12 Feb 2024

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Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Predictions for Tuesday’s PSL match (19:30 SAST)
In the last 8 matches, Pirates have won 5 times whilst Chippa have lost on 5 occasions
Can Pirates get back on track against one of their favourite opponents?

Orlando Pirates to beat Chippa United in DSTV Premiership battle (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Predictions

Based on historical head-to-head records and recent form, there is only one winner in this match. Chippa significantly weakened their squad with January sales. I’m backing a Bucs win to nil.
Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chippa United Form & Team News
Chippa United Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 5 of their last 8 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 8 matches.
Chippa United have lost 5 of their last 8 matches.
Chippa United have seen BTTS No in 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Pirates hold a 15-4 advantage over Chippa United with three draws in 22 meetings.

The teams played out a 1-1 draw when they met in August 2023.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

After a run of five wins in six matches with just one goal leaked, Bucs ended 2023 poorly. They lost successive league matches with six goals shipped.

After a 0-0 draw away at Richards Bay, they picked up a 2-0 home win over Moroka Swallows and a 1-0 home victory vs TS Galaxy. A 2-1 win away at Golden Arrows preceded the two setbacks.

They were beaten 3-1 at SuperSport United and 3-2 at home to Stellenbosch. They led 2-0 after 68 minutes in the latter defeat.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without Paseka Mako in defence. Thabang Monare, Evidence Makgopa and Nkosinathi Sibisi won’t feature after AFCON duty.

Right winger Thabiso Lebitso and midfielder Thalente Mbatha were signed in the January transfer window. Thembinkosi Lorch was sold to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Buthelezi; Makaringe, Xoki, Ndah, Hotto; Timm, Ndlondlo; Maswanganyi, Kimvuidi, Mofokeng; Erasmus.

Chippa United Form & Team News

Chippa languish 13th in the PSL table, just five points from the drop zone. Their last eight league matches have yielded just one win.

A six-match winless streak was ended by a 2-0 home win over Golden Arrows. A damaging 2-1 home loss to Polokwane City followed.

The Chilli Boys went into the AFCON break with a 2-0 loss away at TS Galaxy.

Chippa United have lost three key players in the January window. Speedy winger Thabiso Lebitso has joined Orlando Pirates.

Right back Zuko Mdunyelwa and winger Augustine Mulenga have departed. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is still away on international duty with Nigeria.

Chippa United Predicted Lineup

Kazapua; Nhlapo, Chabalala, Pietersen, Ntsabo; Mosele, Poggenpoel; Martin, Memela, Maarman; Kambindu.

Verdict

I'm backing Pirates to win to nil. I can see them winning by a two-goal margin.

Pirates win to nil

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