TS Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Predictions - Bucs to Down Rockets in Mbombela

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 28 Oct 2024

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John Eastwood 28 Oct 2024

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TS Galaxy has lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
Pirates expected to win, possibly keeping a clean sheet.

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Pirates to make it six straight league wins vs TS Galaxy on Tuesday (Getty Images).

TS Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Predictions

The Rockets can make life very difficult for the top clubs. Pirates are on fire right now and doing well at both ends. I’m backing them to take the win in Mbombela.
TS Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Predictions
Head to Head
TS Galaxy Form & Team News
TS Galaxy Predicted Lineup
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

TS Galaxy have lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
TS Galaxy have lost 3 of their last 4 matches vs Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 13 matches.

Head to Head

Orlando Pirates hold a narrow 4-3 lead over TS Galaxy with one draw in eight meetings.

TS Galaxy won 1-0 at home when the clubs last met in May.

TS Galaxy Form & Team News

TS Galaxy have had a good week, securing two strong results. The Rockets had lost five consecutive matches before that.

Their PSL season started with 1-0 losses at Richards Bay and at SuperSport United. A 2-1 loss at Chippa United made it five defeats in a row.

TS Galaxy beat Chippa United 1-0 at home in the Carling KO Cup last Sunday. In midweek, they could only draw 1-1 at Marumo Gallants despite playing the entire second half with one extra player.

Coach Sead Ramovic remains without strikers Denan Zajmovic and Victor Letsoalo after their red cards against Chippa United.

Goalkeeper Jiri Siupa is hopeful of a recall in goal. Marks Munyai is doubtful to be fit at right back.

TS Galaxy Predicted Lineup

Ciupa; Sebelebele, M. Mahlangu, Ndamane, Kabini; Khiba, Mvelase; Sibande, Dithejane, Mahlangu; Mbatha.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates are flying right with five straight PSL wins to start the season. They’ve won nine of their last 10 in all competitions, including lifting a trophy.

A 1-0 win at Richards Bay made it nine points from nine. A 3-1 win in the MTN8 Cup final vs Stellenbosch followed, albeit with some refereeing assistance.

After a shock 3-2 home loss to Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup, won at home 2-0 vs SuperSport United. On Friday, they beat AmaZulu 2-1 to continue their winning start to the PSL season.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without key defender Olisa Ndah but Tapelo Xoki is nearing a return. Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa are battling for the number nine role.

Young right winger Mohau Nkota scored a brace on his full debut on Friday. He is set to start ahead of Monnapule Saleng.