Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Predictions - Durban to see extra time in MTN8 final

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 03 Oct 2024

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John Eastwood 03 Oct 2024

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Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch cup final predicted to be a close contest.
Both teams boast strong defenses; possibility of full-time draw and extra time.
Pirates are undefeated in 12 games, Stellenbosch lost once in their last 10.

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Tight cup final to finish level in 90 minutes between Bucs and Stellies (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Predictions

This cup final is being played between two very stingy defences. Both sides are in outstanding form of late. I can see extra time being required in this showpiece after a tight 90 minutes.
Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Stellenbosch Form & Team News
Stellenbosch Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates are undefeated in their last 12 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 7 clean sheets in their last 9 matches.
Stellenbosch are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches.
Stellenbosch have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 9 matches.

Head to Head

Orlando Pirates hold a 5-4 advantage over Stellenbosch across 13 previous meetings with four draws.

The sides last met in December as Stellenbosch won 3-2 at Pirates in a league clash.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have played ten matches this season without a single defeat. They reached this MTN8 final and progressed to the CAF Champions League stages after a qualifying tie.

They beat Cape Town City 2-0 to reach the MTN8 final (3-1 aggregate) and tasted victory over Jwaneng Galaxy 2-0 away in a CAF clash. A late 2-1 PSL home win over Chippa United followed.

After beating Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 at home, they scored three goals in the second half in a 3-0 win over Polokwane City. Last Sunday, a 82nd-minute goal sealed a 1-0 league win at Richards Bay.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without right back Deano Van Rooyen who is cup-tied. Paseka Mako is fit at left back after knee surgery.

Tapelo Xoki is still injured in defence but Olisa Ndah returns at the back. Kabelo Dlamini is pushing for a start after his late goal last Sunday.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Monyane, Sesane, Ndah, Hotto; Mbatha, Dlamini; Saleng, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

Stellenbosch Form & Team News

After losing their final three matches of last season, Stellies have been beaten just once in 10 fixtures this term.

A 2-0 aggregate win vs Mamelodi Sundowns (1-0 in both legs) saw them into the MTN8 final. A 2-0 home win vs AS Vita Club was followed by a surprise 2-0 home loss vs Golden Arrows.

Stellies then went to DR Congo and drew 1-1 vs Vita Club with ten men to progress 3-1 on aggregate. After a 3-0 home win over Cape Town City and a 1-1 draw at Polokwane City followed in the league.

Coach Steve Barker will recall Jayden Adams after a rest. Sage Stephens is available in goal after serving a one-game suspension.

Stellenbosch must decide between a midfield diamond and a 4-2-3-1 system for this clash.