Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions - Bucs to Reach Carling Knockout Semis

Ralph Staniforth

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Pirates are tipped to win to nil against Sekhukhune United.
Pirates have 33 wins in their last 42 matches and 29 clean sheets in 41.
Sekhukhune have lost to nil in four of their last six away games.

Pirates are backed to reach the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals on Saturday (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions

Pirates have a great record in this fixture. Sekhukhune are poor on the road and have lost three clashes vs Pirates this season already. I see a home win with a clean sheet.
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Predictions
Key Stats – Pirates Backed for Victory
Head to Head – Orlando Pirates Hold Big Lead
Pirates Churning Out Wins – 15 Victories in the Last 18 Matches
Three Wins in Four – Sekhukhune Confidence is High
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Pirates Backed for Victory

Orlando Pirates have won 33 of their last 42 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 29 clean sheets in their last 41 matches.
Sekhukhune United have lost 7 of their last 11 matches vs Orlando Pirates.
Sekhukhune United have lost to zero in 4 of their last 6 away matches.

Head to Head – Orlando Pirates Hold Big Lead

Orlando Pirates hold a 9-4 advantage over Sekhukhune with two draws in 15 meetings.

Pirates beat Sekhukhune three times in eight days earlier this season. The most recent clash saw Bucs win 3-0 in the MTN 8 Cup in August.

Pirates Churning Out Wins – 15 Victories in the Last 18 Matches

Pirates’ 18 matches this season have seen just one defeat, although that came in the MTN 8 Cup Final. They’re flying in the league with 25 points from nine matches.

A 2-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN 8 Final was followed by beating TS Galaxy 3-0 at home. They beat African Stars 5-0 on aggregate in a CAF Champions qualifier.

Pirates made light work of Milford in a 4-0 home victory in the Carling Knockout Cup. Last weekend, they beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Soweto Derby after a strong second half showing.

Three Wins in Four – Sekhukhune Confidence is High

Sekhukhune sit sixth in the PSL after four wins in nine rounds of action. They won three matches in a row in all competitions before losing last time out.

A 1-1 draw at Stellenbosch saw a late goal was conceded before winning 3-2 away at Richards Bay after being outshot 16-9. A 2-1 league win at home vs Marumo Gallants saw them produce 2.55 xG.

Sekhukhune beat Richards Bay 3-1 in the last round of the Carling Knockout Cup. However, they looked complacent in a 1-0 defeat away to newly-promoted Milford FC.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1): Chaine; Lungu, Seema, Sibisi, Hotto; Mbatha, Mokobodi; Appollis, Masilela, Moremi; Mbuthuma.

Orlando Pirates are without right back Kamogelo Sebelebele due to injury. Ghampani Lungu is expected to deputise in that role.

Sihle Nduli and Andre De Jong are absent in midfield due to injury. Oswin Appollis is pushing for a recall in attack after a lively outing as a substitute against Chiefs.

Sekhukhune United (4-2-3-1): Buthelezi; Mobbie, O’Neill, Matsimbi, Kazeem; Mkhize, Khupe; Mokhoane, Rammala, Vandala; Ohizu.

Babina Noko have centre back King Ndlovu available again after injury. Left back Vuyo Letlapa is still out injured.

Tshepo Mashiloane is ineligible to face his parent club right back. Speedy forward Lehlohonolo Mojela is also unlikely to feature in this match.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United

I see a Pirates win in 90 minutes. I'm backing them to keep a clean sheet.

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

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