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Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Preview & Tips - Share of the spoils predicted for Johannesburg

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Phil Lowe 21 Dec 2021
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  • Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Predictions for Thursday’s Premier Soccer League match
  • Match is being played at 17:30 GMT at Loftus Stadium
  • Can AmaZulu make it 3 consecutive wins to finish 2021?
  • Preview, tips, team news & stats
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Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Preview & Tips


These sides look very evenly matched. Both teams are draw specialists so I am tipping a score draw in Soweto.
  • Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Preview & Tips
  • Head to Head
  • Orlando Pirates Form
  • Orlando Pirates Team News
  • AmaZulu Form
  • AmaZulu Team News
  • Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu FAQ

  • Orlando Pirates have drawn 3 of their last 6 matches (PSL).
  • Orlando Pirates have seen BTTS Yes in 3 of their last 5 home matches (PSL).
  • Orlando Pirates have drawn 1-1 in 2 of their last 3 matches against AmaZulu (PSL).
  • AmaZulu have drawn 7 of their last 9 matches (PSL).
  • AmaZulu have drawn 3 of their last 4 away matches with a 1-1 score-line (PSL).

Head to Head


Orlando Pirates hold an 11-3 lead over AmaZulu across 28 previous matches with 14 draws.

The sides met earlier this month as the match finished in a 1-1 draw in Durban.

Orlando Pirates Form


Pirates won their last match to move second in the PSL table. They trail champions Mamelodi Sundowns by 16 points.

They beat TS Galaxy 2-0 at home before a 1-1 draw at Swallows where Pirates were outplayed. A 4-1 thrashing at Mamelodi Sundowns followed as they trailed 4-0 before a late consolation goal.

Their last match saw a 2-1 comeback win at home against Marumo Gallants. Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah scored twice in four first half minutes.

Orlando Pirates Team News


Pirates are without defender Happy Jele due to suspension. Olisa Ndah is doubtful at centre back.

Goalkeeper Richard Ofori is out injured. Winger Vincent Pule and striker Zakhele Lepasa are still absent with injuries.

AmaZulu Form


AmaZulu jumped to third in the PSL table after beating the log leaders last time out. They are 11 league matches unbeaten with eight draws.

Usuthu played out consecutive draws with Chippa United, 1-1 away and 2-2 at home having been 2-0 down at half-time. A late goal sealed a key 1-0 win at Marumo Gallants after that.

They made it consecutive victories as they ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ unbeaten run in their last match. Augustine Mulenga scored an offside goal in the second half to take a 1-0 home win.

AmaZulu Team News


Top winger Augustine Mulenga is fit again and could start after his winner in the last match. Goalkeeper Veli Mothwa is remains doubtful with Neil Boshoff set to deputise.

Siyethemba Sithebe is out injured in midfield. Utility player Tercious Malepe should return after a knock.

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Verdict

These are two very evenly matched sides and it has a draw written all over it. I'm backing it to end 1-1.

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