Stade d’Abidjan vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Sea Robbers to leave West Africa with Three Points

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 13 Dec 2024

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John Eastwood 13 Dec 2024

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Stade d’Abidjan have lost their last 3 matches and struggle to score.
Orlando Pirates have won 12 of their last 15 matches with strong defense.
Stade d’Abidjan hold no major injuries; Pirates miss key defenders.

Pirates to beat Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League (Getty Images).

Stade d’Abidjan vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

The hosts are struggling of late and have no points in this competition. Pirates are in great form and are tipped to eke out a narrow victory in Cote d’Ivoire.
Stade d’Abidjan vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Head to Head
Stade d’Abidjan Form & Team News
Stade d’Abidjan Predicted Lineup
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Stade d’Abidjan have lost their last 3 matches.
Stade d’Abidjan have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 12 of their last 15 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

This is the first meeting between these clubs.

Stade d’Abidjan Form & Team News

Les Yéyé finished as runners-up in Ivorian Ligue 1 last season. They sit fifth so far this season with six wins in 10 matches with three games in hand.

After five successive wins followed, they drew 0-0 at home with Stella. A 4-2 loss followed away to Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League group stage opener.

Two more losses have followed. They were beaten 2-0 at home in the league by Bouake and 1-0 at home by Belouizdad in the Champions League.

Centre forward Roger Assale scored against Al Ahly. He is the key man for French coach Alexandre Lafitte.

There are no major injuries or suspensions ahead of this match.

Stade d’Abidjan Predicted Lineup

More information on the Stade d’Abidjan starting XI will be available closer to matchday.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Bucs won their first seven league matches this season and lifted the MTN8 Cup.

A 2-0 win at TS Galaxy was followed by a 1-0 home win over Richards Bay in PSL round seven. Their CAF Champions League group stage campaign began with a 2-1 victory away at Belouizdad.

A 1-0 home loss to Stellenbosch saw 17 shots and 69% possession. Their last match saw a strong performance in a 0-0 home draw vs Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League.

Coach Jose Riveiro has Miguel Timm available in midfield after injury. Patrick Mawanganyi should return after illness.

Centre backs Tapelo Xoki and Olisa Ndah are out injured.