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Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Bucs to take first-leg lead in Botswana
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- Jwaneng Galaxy lost 5 of their last 6 matches in CAF CL.
- Orlando Pirates aim for a first-leg victory and a clean sheet.
- Thalente Mbatha expected to play a key role for the Pirates.
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Pirates to grind out a first leg victory away in Botswana (Getty Images).
Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Pirates lost 1-0 away to Jwaneng Galaxy last season. They will be determined to get a first leg victory here. I’m backing an away win with a clean sheet.
- Jwaneng Galaxy have lost 5 of their last 6 matches (CAF CL).
- Jwaneng Galaxy have failed to score in 6 of their last 7 matches (CAF CL).
- Orlando Pirates have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have kept 9 clean sheets in their last 13 away matches (CAF CL).
Head to Head
Pirates hold a 3-1 lead over Jwaneng Galaxy across four previous meetings.
Last season, Pirates won 1-0 at home before losing 1-0 away. Galaxy progressed on penalties.
Jwaneng Galaxy Form & Team News
Galaxy won the league on the final day of last season after nearly throwing the title away.
After two draws, they lost 1-0 at Township Rollers. A 0-0 draw at Gaborone United preceded a narrow 1-0 win over Orapa United to secure the league crown.
This season, they’ve played just two matches in the CAF Champions League qualification round. They lost 1-0 away to African Stars before winning the second leg 1-0 and progressing on penalties.
Coach Morena Ramoreboli may hand a start to striker Omaatla Kebatho. He scored off the bench in the last match.
Former Baroka FC striker Onkabetse Makgantai is also expected to be handed a recall to the XI.
Jwaneng Galaxy Predicted Lineup
More information on Jwaneng Galaxy’s starting XI will be available closer to kickoff.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates have made a good start to this season with no losses in five matches. They’ve reached a cup final as they look to win a fifth domestic cup in two years.
Bucs ended last season by beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final. This term began with a 3-1 win vs SuperSport United (MTN8) and a 4-0 aggregate win over CS-Disciples in a CAF tie (0-0 away, 4-0 win at home).
Since then, Pirates have progressed to the MTN8 final. They drew 1-1 at Cape Town City before winning the second leg 2-0 at home.
Tapelo Xoki is injured in defence for coach Jose Riveiro. Newly signed right back Deano Van Rooyen will hope to make his debut.
Thalente Mbatha scored in both matches for Bafana Bafana during the FIFA break. He is set to start in midfield.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chaine; Monyane, Ndah, Sesane, Hotto; Dlamini, Mbatha; Saleng, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.
Verdict
I see Pirates win this match. I'm tipping a clean sheet and narrow 1-0 margin.
Orlando Pirates Win
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