Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Both Teams to Score in Sea Robbers' success

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 29 Apr 2025

John Eastwood 29 Apr 2025

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Orlando Pirates expected to win at home after CAF exit.
Both teams predicted to score based on recent matches.
Sekhukhune struggled historically vs Pirates, losing 4 of their last 5 meetings.

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Pirates to continue title challenge with home victory (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions

Pirates are tipped for a strong response after their CAF exit. I’m backing a home win with both sides on target here.
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Sekhukhune United Form & Team News
Sekhukhune United Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 9 of their last 10 home PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have seen BTTS Yes in 3 of their last 4 home PSL matches.
Sekhukhune United have seen BTTS Yes in 10 of their last 12 PSL matches.
Sekhukhune United have lost 4 of their last 5 matches vs Orlando Pirates.

Head to Head

Orlando Pirates hold a 6-2 advantage over Sekhukhune with one draw in nine meetings.

Pirates have won 3 of their last 5 meetings, including 2-1 away in February.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates saw a nine-match unbeaten run end last Friday as they were knocked out of the CAF Champions League. They’re nine points off Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL with two games in hand.

A 0-0 home draw vs MC Alger sealed a 1-0 aggregate win in the CAF quarter-finals. They beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 at home to reach the Nedbank Cup final.

In the CAF semis, they drew 0-0 at home vs Pyramids. The second leg ended in a 3-2 defeat as they surrendered a 2-1 lead.

Coach Jose Riveiro could revert to a back four. Kabelo Dlamini has provided the second-most assists this season and could return in midfield.

Central defenders Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane out injured. Innocent Maela is absent at left back.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Dlamini, Mofokeng; Makgopa.

Sekhukhune United Form & Team News

Babina Noko are currently third in the PSL table. They are five points off second-placed Orlando Pirates having played four more matches.

After appointing Eric Tinkler as coach, they won 2-1 at home vs Marumo Gallants. A 2-1 home defeat to Stellenbosch and a 1-0 Nedbank Cup loss to Mamelodi Sundowns followed.

They bounced back with two wins, 2-1 at Cape Town City and 2-0 at home over Polokwane City. On Sunday, they drew 1-1 at TS Galaxy as they outshot their opponents 14-8.

Coach Eric Tinkler has right back Khulekani Shezi available after suspension. A 3-4-3 formation is expected to be used.

Veteran midfielder Thabang Monare is set to start. Captain Linda Mntambo may have to settle for a bench role once again.