Orlando Pirates vs Magesi Predictions - Sea Robbers to finish PSL season on high

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 26 May 2025

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John Eastwood 26 May 2025

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Orlando Pirates predicted to win with a clean sheet.
Pirates boast strong home record with 10 wins in the last 13.
Magesi struggles with away performance, losing last 4 matches.

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Pirates to beat Magesi on Wednesday (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Magesi Predictions

Pirates are backed to end the season with a victory. I am tipping a Bucs win with a clean sheet.
Orlando Pirates vs Magesi Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Magesi Form & Team News
Magesi Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 10 of their last 13 home PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 4 PSL matches.
Magesi have lost their last 4 away matches.
Magesi have failed to score in 6 of their last 8 away PSL matches.

Head to Head

These sides have met on just two previous occasions.

Magesi shocked Pirates in a 3-2 win in the Carling Knockout Cup in October. Pirates won 1-0 in December when the clubs last met in the league.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Bucs have secured a second-place finish. They have won four and drawn two of their last six PSL matches.

Pirates lost 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup semi-final before a 3-0 home win over Golden Arrows. A 1-1 home draw vs TS Galaxy followed as they allowed 15 shots.

After a narrow 1-0 win at SuperSport United, they drew 1-1 at AmaZulu on Saturday. A late equaliser was needed as Bucs enjoyed 66% possession but managed just three shots on target.

Caretaker coach Mandla Ncikazi has right back Bandile Shandu available after suspension. Thabiso Sesane and Olisa Ndah are injured at centre back.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi is doubtful at the back due to injury. Buitomelo Radiopane is hoping for a rare start up front.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Xoki, Hotto; Selepe, Mbatha; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Radiopane.

Magesi Form & Team News

Magesi sit 13th in the PSL table but would finish ninth if they win this fixture. A run of seven wins in 10 matches secured their survival after looking dead and buried.

After three straight home wins, they beat TS Galaxy 2-1 on home turf. A 1-1 home draw vs Sekhukhune United and a 2-0 loss at Mamelodi Sundowns followed.

Their last match saw a 1-1 home draw vs Marumo Gallants. They had 42% possession in the match and were outshot 12-8.

Coach Owen Da Gama has top striker Wonderboy Makhubu available after injury. Left winger Edmore Chirambadare is also available again after a long absence.

Wide player Tshepo Mashigo is doubtful. Samuel Darpoh should shake off a knock in the engine room.