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Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows Predictions - Bucs to bounce back with Arrows win

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Last updated: 11 May 2025
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  • Orlando Pirates predicted to win 2-0 against Golden Arrows.
  • Pirates have won 17 of their last 23 PSL matches and are looking for a rebound.
  • Golden Arrows in poor form with three straight losses and key players injured.
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Pirates to win to zero vs Arrows on Tuesday (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows Predictions


Pirates are backed to respond to recent defeats with a home victory. I’m backing Bucs to beat Arrows with a clean sheet in a 2-0 win.
  • Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
  • Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
  • Golden Arrows Form & Team News
  • Golden Arrows Predicted Lineup

  • Orlando Pirates have won 17 of their last 23 PSL matches.
  • Orlando Pirates have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 13 matches vs Golden Arrows. 
  • Golden Arrows have lost 7 of their last 13 matches.
  • Golden Arrows have seen Under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 11 matches.

Head to Head


Orlando Pirates hold a 28-6 advantage over Arrows with 11 draws in 45 meetings.

Pirates beat Arrows 2-1 when the sides last met a week ago.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News


Pirates have lost three of their last five matches in all competitions. They were knocked out of the CAF Champions League and lost the Nedbank Cup final. 

A 3-2 second-leg loss to Pyramids FC saw Bucs exit the CAF Champions League at the semi-final stage. A 1-0 home league loss to Sekhukhune United ended their title hopes. 

Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows 2-1 in the two PSL matches before the Nedbank Cup final. In Saturday’s showpiece, they were beaten 2-1 by Chiefs as they missed out on a domestic double.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without two players due to injury. Defenders Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane will play no part in the match. 

There could be some rotation to the XI. Tshegofatso Mabasa could be handed a start up front. 

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup


Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

Golden Arrows Form & Team News


Arrows are in a relegation battle after taking just two points from their last five matches. 

A 0-0 home draw vs Chippa United preceded a 1-1 draw at Marumo Gallants with 3.30 xG allowed. Three losses have followed as they risk a relegation playoff. 

A 1-0 loss to AmaZulu preceded a 3-0 defeat away to Stellenbosch. Their last match saw a 2-1 home defeat to Orlando Pirates.  

Golden Arrows could be without Themba Mantshiyane and Thabani Zuke is defence. Gladwin Shitolo should return to the back four. 

Strikers Knox Mutizwa, Ryan Moon and Lungelo Nguse all missed the last match. Kagiso Malinga could leave the line. 

Golden Arrows Predicted Lineup


Maova; Matlaba, Phillips, Shitolo, S. Cele; Ndwandwe, Dlamini, Msomi; Mthanti, Malinga, Sibiya.

Verdict

I see Pirates winning to zero and I'm tipping a 2-0 victory.

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