Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Bucs to return to PSL summit
In the upcoming clash between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates, the latter seems poised for a victory. Sekhukhune United is struggling, with just one win in their last eight matches. Conversely, the Orlando Pirates have secured nine victories out of their last ten PSL matches. Holding a significant head-to-head advantage, the Pirates have also been strong defensively, with four consecutive clean sheets. Orlando Pirates aim to capitalize on their excellent form and ascend to the top of the table with another potential win.
- Sekhukhune United has won only once in their last eight matches.
- Orlando Pirates have nine wins in their last ten PSL matches.
- Pirates have kept clean sheets in their last four matches and are backed for a win to zero.
Pirates to win at Sekhukhune to go top of the table (Getty Images).
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
These clubs are in contrasting form and one can only see a Pirates win here. I’m backing a win to zero.
Key Stats – Pirates Backed For Win
- Sekhukhune United have lost 4 of their last 8 matches.
- Sekhukhune United have conceded in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have kept clean sheets in their last 4 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won 9 of their last 10 PSL matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won 16 of their last 18 matches.
Head-to-Head – Babino Noko Troubling Bucs
Orlando Pirates hold a 6-4 advantage over Sekhukhune with one draw in 11 meetings.
Sekhukhune won 1-0 in April 2025 and again in the last meeting in August 2025.
Sekhukhune In Poor Form – One Win in Eight
Sekhukhune have won just once in eight matches. They took 19 of their 26 points in the opening seven rounds of action before hitting a slump.
A 1-0 league defeat at Siwelele was followed by two draws after leading in both fixtures. They drew 1-1 at home to Richards Bay and away at Marumo Gallants.
Before the AFCON break, they were outshot 21-8 but eked out a 1-0 win at Magesi. In midweek, they lost 1-0 at home to Stellenbosch.
Orlando Pirates Can Go Top – Nine Wins in Last Ten PSL matches
Bucs will go top of the table with a win here, and they’ve already lifted two domestic trophies. They’ve won nine of their last 10 league matches and 16 of the last 18 fixtures in all competitions.
They drew 1-1 at home to Mamelodi Sundowns before five straight wins going into the mid-season hiatus. A 3-1 win at Golden Arrows was followed by a 1-0 win over Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals
Pirates beat Chippa United 2-0 and won 2-0 away to Durban City. Their last match saw a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the Carling Knockout final.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Sekhukhune United (4-2-3-1): Nsabata; Mogaila, Ndlovu, Thokolo, Letlapa; Monare, Mkhize; Mncube, Phiri, Makgalwa; Grobler.
Coach Eric Tinkler is without injured right back Tsepo Masimbi. Linda Mntambo is doubtful in midfield.
Siphesihle Mkhize should be fit to return in the engine room. Lebogang Phiri is nearing full match fitness and may play as a number ten in this one.
Orlando Pirates (4-5-1): Chaine; Lebitso, Seema, Ndah, Hotto; Mbatha, Makhaula; Moremi, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Makgopa.
Pirates have sold their top centre back in Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Chicago Fire. Olisa Ndah is fit after injury and may replace Mbokazi in defence.
Striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has left the club and Masindi Nemjatela is suspended. Attackers Andre de Jong and Daniel Msendami are pushing for debuts after being signed in this window.
Verdict
Pirates are backed for victory with a clean sheet.
Orlando Pirates Win
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