Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier Soccer League
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by Thobelani Moyo in Premier Soccer League Predictions
Matchday 18 in the Betway Premiership sees Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates face off at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Wednesday. Arrows are tenth in the league standings, while Pirates are second. Here's our match prediction.
Golden Arrows return to league action two weeks after they played out a drab 1-1 away draw against Cape Town City. This extended their winless run across all competitions to four games, recording two losses and two draws.
In terms of league form, Abafana Bes'thende have been struggling to be consistent. They have won just one of their last seven matches (D4, L2) and failed to score on four occasions.
Their form at home has been nothing to write home about with the team currently on a three-match winless run, recording two draws and one loss. Additionally, they've won two of their last seven games.
Orlando Pirates' Tshegofatso Mabasa was in scintillating form over the weekend. He bagged a hattrick in a comfortable 3-1 home victory against Baroka in round 16 of the Nedbank Cup.
This comes after a humiliating 4-1 away thrashing by league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership. The last time they conceded exactly four goals was in December 2021 against the same opponent.
Following the aforementioned defeat, the Buccaneers two-match winning streak in the league ended. Despite that setback, they are still in good form, with four wins in six outings.
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Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Form
Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates's standings in the Premier Soccer League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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61 | 28 | 19 | 4 | 5 | +23 |
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12
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31 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | -12 |
Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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25 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
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4 Jan 2025 - Premier Soccer League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
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30 Oct 2024 - Premier Soccer League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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26 Oct 2024 - Premier Soccer League
19 Oct 2024 - League Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
8 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
5 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
1 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
26 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
18 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
1 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
12 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
4 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
24 Dec 2024 - Premier Soccer League
7 Dec 2024 - CAF Champions League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
5 Feb 2025 - Premier Soccer League
26 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
18 Jan 2025 - CAF Champions League
8 Jan 2025 - Premier Soccer League
29 Dec 2024 - Premier Soccer League
Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Players list
I. Watenga
DefenderS. Cele
K. Phillips
B. Theron
G. Shitolo
MidfielderN. Zwane
L. Dube
V. Ndwandwe
ForwardSibeko
B. Cele
N. Sibiya
S. Chaine
DefenderT. Xoki
N. Sibisi
MidfielderP. Maswanganyi
T. Mbatha
M. Makhaula
B. Shandu
ForwardD. Hotto
D. Van Rooyen
R. Mofokeng
T. Mabasa
Substitutes
N. Gumede
DefenderN. Nxadi
D. Lukhele
T. Mantshiyane
T. Zuke
ForwardB. Mchunu
R. Moon
K. Mutizwa
M. Buthelezi
DefenderS. Ndlozi
S. Frances Maela
M. Mbokazi
MidfielderR. Selaelo
K. Kimvuidi
N. Ndlondlo
G. Mosele
ForwardE. Makgopa
Most goals and assists
Golden Arrows
Orlando Pirates
N. Sibiya
(3 Goals)
, 
K. Mutizwa
(3 Goals)
,
R. Moon
(3 Goals)
T. Mabasa
(7 Goals)
Golden Arrows - Orlando Pirates Key Points
- Six of Golden Arrows' last seven league games have ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Orlando Pirates have not scored more than two goals in each of their last six away league games.
- Golden Arrows are winless in their last three home league games.
- Orlando Pirates are currently on a four-match winning streak against Golden Arrows.
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Our Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Prediction
Golden Arrows are winless in six encounters against Orlando Pirates, with their last victory - a 2-0 home triumph - dating back to February 2021. When playing at home against Pirates, they have won just one of their last eight encounters. Such a record does not inspire much confidence here.
Orlando Pirates have won four of their last six away league games and the total goal line has gone under in each of those contests. That said, we anticipate a comfortable away win for the visitors. Our Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates prediction is: Orlando Pirates wins and under 3.5 goals.
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