SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to progress to semis

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 06 Mar 2025

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John Eastwood 06 Mar 2025

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Orlando Pirates predicted to win with a clean sheet.
SuperSport struggled to score in recent matches; inconsistent form.
Pirates have been strong, winning 8 of the last 10 matches.

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Pirates to beat SuperSport in the Nedbank Cup (Getty Images).

SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

I see Bucs progressing to the semi-finals based on current form. SuperSport will make things difficult but I see Pirates winning a tight game to zero.
SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Head to Head
SuperSport United Form & Team News
SuperSport United Predicted Lineup
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

SuperSport United failed to score in 12 of their 20 PSL matches.
SuperSport United have seen BTTS No in 11 of their last 12 home matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 8 of their last 10 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won their last 2 matches vs SuperSport United.

Head to Head

SuperSport United hold a 22-21 advantage over Orlando Pirates with 12 draws in 55 meetings.

Pirates won 2-0 at home in the league when the sides met in October.

SuperSport United Form & Team News

SuperSport have won just three of their last 11 matches. In the league, they’ve failed to score in 12 of their 20 matches.

A 1-1 draw at Sekhukhune United ended a run of four straight league defeats. A 2-1 win over Cape Town Spurs followed in the Nedbank Cup before smashing Kaizer Chiefs 4-1 away in the PSL.

A 1-0 loss at struggling Magesi was a poor result. In midweek, they drew 0-0 at home to AmaZulu despite outshooting their opposition 15-5.

Coach Gavin Hunt has top striker Bradley Grobler available after injury. He could feature off the bench with Samir Nurkovic starting as the number nine.

Two key players are still absent in centre back Thulani Hlatshwayo and midfielder Grant Margeman.

SuperSport United Predicted Lineup

Goss; Mobbie, Okon, Ndebele, Lakay; Lungu, Ndlovu, Poggenpoel, Maboe, Saile; Nurkovic.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have won eight of their last ten matches in all competitions. However, those two defeats were in the league and put them 16 points off Sundowns with four games in hand.

After five straight wins, they were thrashed 4-1 at Mamelodi Sundowns. A 3-1 Nedbank Cup win over Baroka was followed by a 2-1 league victory over Cape Town City.

Last weekend, they suffered a shock 2-0 loss at Marumo Gallants despite outshooting their opponents 16-6. In midweek, Bucs ground out a 1-0 win at Chippa United.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without Thabiso Sesane and Thabiso Monyane in defence due to injury. Sipho Chaine returns from suspension in goal.

Young centre back Mbekezeli Mbokazi could start again due to Nkosinathi Sibisi's suspension. Playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi requires a late fitness test.