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Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Predictions - Bucs to progress with second leg win

James O'Connor

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Last updated: 27 Sep 2023

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Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Predictions for Friday’s CAF Champions League match (19:30 SAST)
Pirates have won 5 of their last 7 matches at home
Can Jwaneng Galaxy pull off a major upset or will they be beaten by a large margin?

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Pirates to progress in the tie with a big second leg win (Getty Images)

Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Predictions

Pirates have lost three games in a row but they should have far too much in this one. Galaxy did well to beat a heavily rotated Bucs in the first leg but I’m backing them to lose heavily in this match.
Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Jwaneng Galaxy Form & Team News
Jwaneng Galaxy Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 5 of their last 7 home matches.
Orlando Pirates have seen BTTS No in their last 5 home matches.
Jwaneng Galaxy have lost 5 of their last 7 matches (CAF CL).
Jwaneng Galaxy have conceded 2+ goals in 5 of their last 7 matches (CAF CL).

Head to Head

Pirates hold a 2-1 lead over Jwaneng Galaxy across three meetings.

The teams met two weeks ago in the first leg. Galaxy won 1-0 at home in Botswana.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have lost three matches in a row. Prior to that, they had lost just once in 25 fixtures across all competitions.

After beating Cape Town City 2-0 at home in the league, they won 2-1 at ten-man Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 Cup. A shock 1-0 loss away to Jwaneng Galaxy in the first leg preceded a 1-0 home defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.

On Sunday, they lost 1-0 at home to Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Cup second leg. They progressed on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline.

Pirates will play their best XI as they look to turn this tie around. Nkosinathi Sibisi is doubtful in defence with a knock.

Phillip Ndlondlo is another doubt in midfield. Miguel Timm could deputise alongside Thabang Monare.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Shandu, Xoki, Sibisi, Mako; Timm, Monare; Saleng, Maswanganyi, Hotto; Lepasa.

Jwaneng Galaxy Form & Team News

Jwaneng Galaxy won the Botswana league last season. They won 22 wins of 30 matches in a dominant campaign.

They won the title with a match to spare ending the season with a 2-0 home win over Holy Ghost and then a 2-1 home victory over Eleven Angles. They reached this stage of the CAF Champions League after a 3-2 aggregate win over Vipers (2-0 home win, 2-1 away loss).

Galaxy beat Pirates 1-0 in the first leg at home two weeks ago. Zimbabwean forward Daniel Msendami scored the only goal in the 21st minute.

South African coach Morena Ramoreboli has no major injuries or suspensions for this match.

Midfielder Gilbert Baruti scored against Vipers last time out from the bench. He is pushing to start this match.

Jwaneng Galaxy Predicted Lineup

Phoko, Leinanyane, Thulare, Molefe, Mangolo, Sechele, Baruti, Masuku, Kebatho, Sesinyi, Msendami.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Jwaneng Galaxy

I see Pirates winning this match. I am also backing them to win HT/FT in this one, which is offering excellent returns.

Orlando Pirates Win

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