Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns PSL Head-to-Head & Stats

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 11 Mar 2025

John Eastwood 11 Mar 2025

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are among the top rivals in South African football.
Sundowns lead the head-to-head with a 23-17 record, including a 10-match unbeaten streak in league matches.
Pirates excel in cup finals, winning the 2023-24 Nedbank Cup 2-1 after extra time.

Sundowns vs Pirates is the second-biggest fixture in local football (Getty Images).

The Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns rivalry is amongst the three biggest in South Africa. The teams tend to play out exciting clashes with more goals than the Soweto Derby.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-Head Record
Latest Results
Conclusion

Sundowns are nicknamed “Masandawana” and have won seven league titles in a row. Pirates are dubbed the “Sea Robbers” and won domestic cup doubles in both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons under coach Jose Riveiro.

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-Head Record

In 53 previous meetings, Sundowns hold a 23-17 lead with 13 draws. Mamelodi Sundowns went on a 10-match unbeaten streak in league meetings between 2019 and 2025.

During that run, Sundowns won eight meetings with two draws. Pirates scored just three goals across that winless league period.

The clubs have met in several cup finals across their history. They faced off over two legs in the 1997-98 BOB Save Super Bowl Final. After both matches finished 1-1, Sundowns won on penalties.

Downs also won the 2007-08 SAA Supa8 final against Pirates. The clubs met in the 2022-23 MTN8 Final where Pirates won on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

The clubs also met in the 2023-24 Nedbank Cup final where Orlando Pirates won 2-1 in added time to complete a second consecutive domestic cup double.

Wins, Draws, and Losses:

Mamelodi Sundowns: 23 wins

Orlando Pirates: 17 wins

Draws: 13 draws

Info	Played	Won by Pirates	Won by Sundowns	Draws
Overall	53	17	23	13

Latest Results

Date	Result	Competition
17 Dec 2021	Sundowns 4-1 Pirates	League
01 Oct 2022	Pirates 0-0 Sundowns	MTN8
22 Oct 2022	Sundowns 0-3 Pirates	MTN8
30 Dec 2022	Sundowns 2-0 Pirates	League
4 Feb 2023	Pirates 0-1 Sundowns	League
20 Sept 2023	Pirates 0-1 Sundowns	League
7 Oct 2023	Pirates 0-0 Sundowns	MTN8
17 Feb 2024	Sundowns 1-1 Pirates	League
1 June 2024	Sundowns 1-2 Pirates	Nedbank Cup
8 Feb 2025	Sundowns 4-1 Pirates	League
16 Mar 2025	Pirates vs Sundowns	League

Conclusion

The rivalry between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns is growing every year and will draw a crowd of 95,000 supporters for the meeting on 16 March 2025.

This fixture tends to produce excitement and goals and is a less cagey affair than the Soweto Derby. Sundowns hold an advantage and usually dominate the league fixtures in recent seasons.