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Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to beat Rise and Shine yet again
The upcoming clash between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates is anticipated to be exciting, with Pirates likely to secure a victory and maintain a clean sheet. Polokwane City has struggled, losing five of their last eight matches and scoring infrequently. In contrast, Orlando Pirates remain in strong form, having won 14 of their last 19 PSL matches. Both teams have significant injuries to contend with, affecting lineup decisions. This game presents a chance for Pirates to capitalize on their form despite concurrent CAF Champions League commitments.
- Orlando Pirates expected to win with clean sheet vs Polokwane City.
- Polokwane City struggles with recent performance - lost 5 of last 8 matches.
- Orlando Pirates in strong form, winning 14 of last 19 PSL matches.
Expired
Pirates backed to keep a clean sheet in Polokwane victory (Getty Images).
Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Despite their CAF Champions League distraction, I see Pirates winning this match. The hosts are not scoring goals and tend to lose this fixture. I’m backing an away win to zero.
- Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
- Head to Head
- Polokwane City Form & Team News
- Polokwane City Predicted Lineup
- Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
- Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
- Polokwane City have lost 5 of their last 8 matches.
- Polokwane City have failed to score in 7 of their last 9 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won 14 of their last 19 PSL matches.
- Orlando Pirates have kept clean sheets in their last 2 away PSL matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won 6 of their last 7 matches vs Polokwane City.
Head to Head
Pirates hold a 10-3 advantage over Polokwane City with eight draws in 21 meetings.
Bucs won 3-0 when the club met in September 2024.
Polokwane City Form & Team News
Polokwane ended an eight-match winless run last time out. They sit sixth in the PSL table with a four-point buffer to the side below them.
After three straight league losses, they drew successive fixtures. A 1-0 home loss to Golden Arrows and a 2-0 defeat at Chippa United followed despite allowing just one shot on target in the latter loss.
Last weekend, they beat Richards Bay 3-1 at home. Rise and Shine scored for all three of their attempts on target.
Polokwane remain without injured strikers in Douglas Mapfumo and Hlayisi Chauke. Right back Thabang Matuludi is set to miss the rest of the season in a major blow for the club.
Tlou Nkwe and Bulelani Nikani are doubts in defence. Bonginkosi Dlamini could deputise up front once again.
Polokwane City Predicted Lineup
Sapunga; Makhubela, Nikani, Nkaki, Nkwe; Kambala, Maphangule; Ramabu, Raphadu, Appollis; Dlamini.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates sit second in the PSL with four games in hand and a 15-point gap to the summit. They won in the CAF Champions League in midweek in Algeria.
After a 2-0 loss at Marumo Gallants, Pirates won 1-0 at Chippa United. They beat SuperSport United on penalties in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals before a 0-0 draw at ten-man Stellenbosch.
A fine 2-1 home win over Mamelodi Sundowns ended a 10-match winless league run vs those opponents. In midweek, they burgled a 1-0 win at MC Alger despite being outshot 22-4 and having just 32% possession.
Coach Jose Riveiro has three big injuries in his squad. Defenders Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane will play no part.
Key creative midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi is carrying an injury. We could see some rotation here ahead of the MC Alger second leg.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Xoki, Mako; Mosele, Mbatha; Nkota, Dlamini, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
Verdict
My tip is Pirates to win with a clean sheet.
Orlando Pirates Win
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