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Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Predictions - Sea Robbers to lift Carling KO Cup

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 05 Dec 2025

John Eastwood 05 Dec 2025

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Orlando Pirates have won 15 of their last 17 matches; tipped to win this cup final.
Pirates boast a strong head-to-head advantage over Gallants
Marumo Gallants struggle with only 2 wins in last 15 games.

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Orlando Pirates are backed to win the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday evening (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Predictions

The form points at Pirates winning this final in 90 minutes. A win to zero is backed and they should beat the -1 goal handicap.
Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Predictions
Key Stats – Bucs on Fire with rock-solid defence
Bucs Hold Head-to-Head Lead
Orlando Pirates in Top Form – 15 wins in 17 matches
Gallants are Draw Specialists – Just Two wins in 15 Fixtures
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Bucs on Fire with rock-solid defence

Orlando Pirates have won 15 of their last 17 matches (13 clean sheets).
Orlando Pirates have won 5 of their last 7 matches vs Marumo Gallants.
Marumo Gallants are winless in 13 of their last 15 matches.
Marumo Gallants have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches.

Bucs Hold Head-to-Head Lead

Pirates hold a 6-3 advantage over Marumo Gallants across 11 previous matches with two draws.

Gallants pulled off a surprise 2-1 win when the clubs met in August 2025.

Orlando Pirates in Top Form – 15 wins in 17 matches

Pirates have won 15 of their last 17 matches. They sit top of the PSL table and can lift a second domestic cup of the season if they win this match.

A 1-1 draw at Mamelodi Sundowns preceded a 3-1 victory away at Golden Arrows. They beat Richards Bay 1-0 away in the Carling Knockout semi-final.

Their last two league matches have seen 2-0 wins. They beat Chippa United at home with 24 shots and won 2-0 at Durban City with just one shot on target allowed to their opponents.

Gallants are Draw Specialists – Just Two wins in 15 Fixtures

Gallants have won just two of their last 15 matches. Their last 13 matches in all competitions have seen eight draws.

A 4-0 thrashing of Stellenbosch in the Carling Knockout Cup preceded a 4-0 league loss at Golden Arrows. A 1-0 loss at Durban City preceded a 2-2 draw at Arrows in the Cup before winning on penalties.

Their last two matches have ended in 1-1 home league draws. Marumo drew vs Sekhukhune United and Magesi having trailed 1-0 in both fixtures.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Orlando Pirates (4-5-1): Chaine; Lebitso, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto; Mbatha, Nemtajela; Moremi, Mofokeng, Appollis; Mbuthuma.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has seen key defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi sign for Chicago Fire. He is expected to start this final, in his final match for the club.

Oswin Appollis is expected to be recalled down the left wing. Olisa Ndah is fit again in defence but Lebone Seema is set to get the nod next to Mbokazi.

Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1): Arubi; Ncube, Sikhosane, Agnikoi, Chabatsane; Bance, Nhlapo, Mphambaniso; Mabuza, Ndlondlo, Otladisa.

Coach Alexandre Lafitte has a doubt over key attacking midfielder Phillip Ndlondlo. He went off injured in the last match, but he should be fit to start as the false nine.

Wingers Bheki Mabuza, Daniel Msendami and Katlego Otladisa are competing for two spots. Jaissen Clifford will be used as an impact sub once again.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Marumo Gallants

I see Pirates winning to zero and by two or more goals in this final.

Pirates win to nil

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.