Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Predictions - Sea Robbers to return to winning ways
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- Orlando Pirates favored to win to nil, with under 2.5 goals.
- Pirates won 7 of last 8 PSL matches; strong defensive form.
- Marumo Gallants are improving, sitting 12th; coach absent.
Orlando Pirates to return to winning ways after a three-match winless streak (Getty Images).
Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Predictions
Bucs should be far too strong for Gallants in this match. I see a win to zero and Under 2.5 goals in the match.
- Orlando Pirates have seen Under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won 7 of their last 8 PSL matches (5 wins to zero).
- Marumo Gallants have lost to nil in 3 of their last 6 matches.
- Marumo Gallants have seen Under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 PSL matches.
Head to Head
Pirates hold a 4-1 lead over Marumo Gallants with two draws in seven clashes.
The clubs last met in January 2023 as Orlando Pirates won 2-0 at Gallants.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates won their first seven league matches of this season. They’re now on a three-match winless run in all competitions (LDD).
A 1-0 home win over Richards Bay made it a perfect start to the season with seven straight wins. A 2-1 win at Belouizdad followed in the CAF Champions League.
After losing 1-0 at home to Stellenbosch in the league, they’ve drawn two CAF matches. A 0-0 home draw vs Al Ahly preceded a 1-1 draw at Stade d’Abidjan as they surrendered a lead.
Key playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi is suspended for this match. Centre backs Olisa Ndah and Tapelo Xoki are injured.
Paseka Mako may continue at left back with Deon Hotto further forward. Striker Evidence Makgopa has seven goals this season and will lead the line.
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Sesane, Mako; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Mofokeng, Hotto; Makgopa.
Marumo Gallants Form & Team News
Gallants have been in much-improved form recently. Three wins in their last six league matches have helped them move up to 12th place.
A 1-0 home win over Stellenbosch in the Carling Knockout Cup was followed by a 2-0 home Cup defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. They bounced back with successive league wins.
A 1-0 victory at SuperSport United preceded a 3-1 home success over Magesi FC. Their last match saw a 1-0 loss at Polokwane City despite having 16 shots.
Coach Dan Malesela is attending to a family matter. Assistant Sundra Govinder could hand Gabadinho Mhango another start up-front.
Veterans Siyabonga Nhlapo and Trevor Mathiane are set to start in defence.
Marumo Gallants Predicted Lineup
Arubi; Nhlapo, Mathiane, Nthatheni, Mabotja; Nange, Manaka, Mphambaniso; Dhludhlu, Mhango, Msendami.
Verdict
I see Pirates winning this match to zero as my best bet. I'm tipping the fixture to have under 2.5 goals.
Pirates win to nil
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