Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Sea Robbers to start season with a win

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Orlando Pirates favored to win at home against Sekhukhune United.
Both teams expected to score; predicted score: Pirates 2-1 Sekhukhune.
Key players: Sipho Mbule for Pirates, Bradley Grobler for Sekhukhune.

Pirates to beat Sekhukhune on Saturday (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions

I see Pirates winning this match at home. The stats suggest that both sides will be on target in this league opener.
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 10 of their last 14 home PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have seen BTTS Yes in 3 of their last 4 PSL matches.
Sekhukhune United have lost 4 of their last 6 matches vs Orlando Pirates.
Sekhukhune United have seen BTTS Yes in 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Orlando Pirates hold a 6-3 advantage over Sekhukhune with one draw in ten meetings.

Sekhukhune won 1-0 at Pirates when the clubs met in April 2025 despite having just 25% possession.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Bucs finished second last season in the PSL. They lifted one trophy and lost in the Nedbank Cup final.

A 2-1 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup showpiece was followed by three draws and two wins in their final five league fixtures.

They drew 1-1 at home to Magesi on the final day before a strong preseason in Spain. Their first competitive match this term saw a convincing 2-0 win over Polokwane City in the MTN8 last week.

Pirates have had a busy transfer window. Newly added midfielders Sipho Mbule and Sihle Nduli are both set to start.

Centre back Olisa Ndah is nursing an injury. Buitomelo Radiopane could lead the line in preference to Tshegofatso Mabasa.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Nduli, Mbule; Appollis, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Radiopane.

Sekhukhune United Form & Team News

Babino Noko finished fourth last season in the Betway Premiership. They beat Pirates 1- away with 25% possession in round 25.

After two draws, they finished the PSL campaign with a defeat. A 3-2 loss at Golden Arrows ended the season on a sour note.

The new season began with a 3-2 win over TS Galaxy in the MTN8 quarter-finals. They trailed 2-0 before a strong comeback to reach the semi-finals.

Coach Eric Tinkler will call upon newly signed striker Bradley Grobler once again. He netted a brace on debut in the last match.

Captain Linda Mntambo is pushing to start after an assist from the bench last time out. Goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner is set to keep his place despite an error in the MTN8 Cup.