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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Downs to lift third trophy of the season

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 31 May 2024

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final (15:00 SAST)
Sundowns have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches vs Pirates
Can the Sea Robbers end a three-match winless streak with two losses?

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Sundowns to lift another trophy by beating Orlando Pirates on Saturday (Getty Images).

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

This match is set to be very tight. Sundowns often keep clean sheets vs Pirates and I’m backing them to win. A 1-0 victory for Sundowns is my tip for this final.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Head to Head
Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News
Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Mamelodi Sundowns have won 8 of their last 12 PSL matches (3 draws).
Mamelodi Sundowns have seen BTTS No in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Orlando Pirates have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
Orlando Pirates have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Head to Head

Sundowns hold a 22- 16 advantage over Pirates across 51 previous meetings with 13 draws.

The sides met in the league in February and played out a 1-1 draw.

Mamelodi Sundowns Form & Team News

Sundowns saw a 52-match unbeaten run in the league ended last time out. This final represents a chance to win a third trophy of the season.

A 2-1 Nedbank Cup semi-final win at Stellenbosch was followed b a 0-0 draw at Golden Arrows. After successive PSL wins vs Royal AM (1-0 at home, 2-0 away), they won 1-0 at Stellenbosch FC.

They were one match from an invincible league season after a 1-1 draw at TS Galaxy. Last Saturday, Sundowns were beaten 1-0 at home by Cape Town City.

Sundowns are set to recall some key men in midfielder Marcello Allende and striker Peter Shalulile.

Key midfielder Teboho Mokoena is set to start. Speedy forward Lucas Ribeiro is available but Thembinkosi Lorch is ruled out.

Mamelodi Sundowns Predicted Lineup

Williams; Mudau, Coetzee, Kekana, Modiba; Mbule, Mokoena, Allende; Zwane; Shalulile, Ribeiro.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates finished second in PSL and are chasing a domestic cup double in this final. After seven successive wins, they went winless in their final three league matches (LLD).

A 3-1 win at Chippa United in the Nedbank Cup semi-final, they won 2-0 at home in the league vs the same opponents. A shock 1-0 home loss to Richards Bay followed.

Another 1-0 defeat followed at TS Galaxy. Their last match saw a 1-1 home draw vs SuperSport United in round 30.

Bucs are without three defenders in Tapelo Xoki, Thabiso Lebitso and Paseka Mako.

Miguel Timm is doubtful in midfield. Kabelo Dlamini could be recalled in place of Monnapule Saleng on the right flank.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Monyane, Sibisi, Ndah, Hotto; Mbatha, Makhaula; Dlamini, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

Verdict

Mamelodi Sundowns v Orlando Pirates

I'm tipping Sundowns to win this match and to keep a clean sheet. I'm backing a 1-0 correct score bet.

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