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Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Predictions - Bucs to narrowly beat Rise and Shine

James O'Connor

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Last updated: 25 Oct 2023

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Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Predictions for Friday’s PSL match (19:30 SAST)
Polokwane have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches in the DSTV Premiership
Can Pirates keep a fifth straight clean sheet and take the 3 points?

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Fit-again Zakhele Lepasa to fire Pirates past Polokwane City (Getty Images)

Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Predictions

Despite their recent dip, Pirates are strong at home in the league. Polokwane are playing well but they aren’t as strong on their travels. I see only one side on target and Pirates taking the three points.
Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Predictions
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
Polokwane City Form & Team News
Polokwane City Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 5 of their last 8 home PSL matches (2 draws).
Orlando Pirates have kept clean sheets in their last 4 matches.
Orlando Pirates have seen BTTS No in their last 8 home matches.
Polokwane City have lost 3 of their last 5 PSL away matches.
Polokwane City have seen BTTS No in 4 of their last 6 away matches.

Head to Head

Pirates hold an 8-3 advantage over Polokwane with seven draws in 18 clashes.

When the sides last met in 2020, Pirates won 4-1 away from home.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have won just twice in seven matches. They’ve won a trophy and exited continental competition in that streak.

A 1-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch in the MTN8 semi-final second leg still saw them progress on away goals. Bucs won 1-0 at home to Jwaneng Galaxy but lost on penalties in the CAF Champions League.

A win on penalties in the MTN8 final came next after a 0-0 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns. Since then, they’ve won 2-0 at home over Cape Town Spurs in the Carling Knockout Cup and drawn 0-0 with AmaZulu in the PSL.

Coach Jose Riveiro has forwards Monnapule Saleng and Zakhele Lepasa available after injuries. Phillip Ndlondlo should be fit after an eye injury.

Centre back Nkosinathi Sibisi is doubtful. Left back Innocent Maela is ruled out.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Buthelezi; Monyane, Xoki, Ndah, Hotto; Timm, Monare; Lorch, Erasmus, Saleng; Lepasa.

Polokwane City Form & Team News

Polokwane have won six of nine matches in all competitions since being promoted.

A 1-0 home victory over Royal AM preceded a 1-0 win at Richards Bay with their opponents playing 75 minutes with ten men. A 0-0 draw at Sekhukhune United came next as they were outshot 14-4.

On Sunday, they travelled to SuperSport United and pulled off a sublime 4-1 win. That victory saw them progress to the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Coach Lehlohonolo Seema will have Hlayisi Chauke up front after his brace on Sunday. Strikers Douglas Mapfumo and Puleng Marema are injured.

The starting XI is set to be unchanged from the last match.

Polokwane City Predicted Lineup

Sapunga; Matuludi, Nikani, Nkaki, Ndlovu; Ramabu, Maphangule, Mashikinya, Appollis; Mabena, Chauke.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City

I don't see both sides scoring in this one, based on recent stats. I'm tipping Pirates to win and a win to nil as a high value bet.

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