• Home
  • Soccer
  • South African Premier Division

Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United Predictions - Extra time needed in hard-fought Cup clash

john-eastwood
Editor
Last updated: 03 Aug 2024
Listen
John Eastwood 03 Aug 2024
Share this article
Or copy link
success image
  • The match is expected to end in a draw after 90 minutes.
  • Predicted 1-1 scoreline in 90 minutes.
  • SuperSport United have drawn 3 of their last 4 matches.
Expired
orlando pirates lebitso
Orlando Pirates to draw vs SuperSport United (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United Predictions


These sides tend to play out tight affairs. I’m backing this match to require extra time. My tip is a draw in 90 minutes and a 1-1 correct score bet.
  • Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
  • Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
  • SuperSport United Form & Team News
  • SuperSport United Predicted Lineup

  • Orlando Pirates are undefeated in 10 of their last 12 matches.
  • Orlando Pirates have conceded in their last 4 matches.
  • SuperSport United have drawn 3 of their last 4 matches.
  • SuperSport United have seen Under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches.

Head to Head


SuperSport United hold a 22-19 advantage over Orlando Pirates with 12 draws in 53 meetings.

The sides played out a 1-1 draw when they last met in May.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News


Pirates finished second last season despite losing eight PSL matches. They lifted the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup trophies.

After seven wins in a row in all competitions, they lost 1-0 at home to Richards Bay and 1-0 at TS Galaxy. After drawing 1-1 in the league vs SuperSport United, they scored late to beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final. 

Bucs had a preseason tour of Spain. Some notable friendly results were a 2-0 win vs Sevilla and a 3-2 loss vs Al Sadd.

Coach Jose Riveiro has seen his side make a number of signings. Right winger Gilberto is a key addition from Petro de Luanda.

Attackers Kermit Erasmus and Vincent Pule have departed the club. Last season’s Golden Boot winner Tshegofatso Mabasa is set to play up front. 

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup


Chaine; Lebitso, Ndah, Xoki, Hotto; Timm, Mbatha; Gilberto, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

SuperSport United Form & Team News


SuperSport finished fourth in the PSL last season. They won just two of their final 15 league fixtures.

After a six-match winless run, they beat Royal AM 1-0 away. Successive home draws followed, 1-1 vs Sekhukhune United and 0-0 vs Cape Town Spurs.

After a 2-0 win over Moroka Swallows, they finished last season with a 1-1 draw at Orlando Pirates. After trailing 1-0, they equalised 23 minutes later.

Coach Gavin Hunt has seen key defender Kegan Johannes sold to Mamelodi Sundowns. Speedy winger Shandre Campbell has left for Club Brugge.

Defenders Nyiko Mobbie and Pogiso Sanoka are set to make their debuts. Left winger Vincent Pule is set to face his former club.

SuperSport United Predicted Lineup


Goss; Sanoka, Hlatshwayo, Baloyi; Mobbie, Ndlovu, Margeman, Lakay; Lungu, Grobler, Dzvukamanja.

Verdict

I'm tipping a draw in 90 minutes. I'm backing the score to be 1-1.

Best Bet1: Draw Full Time Result @180.00 at Easybet - 3 Units
Best Bet2: 1-1 Draw Correct Score @450.00 at Tictacbets - 1 Unit
Draw
Full Time Result
@180.00 - 3 Units
FREE: R50 + 25 Free Spins
use promo code NEWBONUS

18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Easybet
1-1 Draw
Correct Score
@450.00 - 1 Unit
100% up to R5,000 + 50 spins
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Register using the code NEWBONUS to claim the best bonus on Tic Tac Sports Betting. 18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Tictacbets

Top Betting Sites

special-offer-1Betting offers

03 Aug 2024

Orlando Pirates v SuperSport United