Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier Soccer League
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by Thobelani Moyo in Premier Soccer League Predictions
Golden Arrows are in a relegation playoff scrap in the Betway Premiership and enter this match seeking maximum points. They play host to second-placed Orlando Pirates at Mpumalanga Stadium on matchday 18. Here's our match prediction.
Golden Arrows dropped to 13th place in the Betway Premiership standings after suffering a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Stellenbosch last Saturday. Thanks to Cape Town City's blunder in their match against Sundowns, they still maintain a three-point cushion over the relegation playoff spot.
Abafana Bes'thende come into this match riding low on confidence. They have gone four games without a win in the league, recording two losses and two draws.
Their downfall this season has been well-documented, and it's in relation to their lack of creativity in the final third. So far, they have failed to make the net ripple in 13 of their last 23 league games.
Orlando Pirates are riding high on confidence after securing bragging rights in the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs. The hosts emerged 2-1 victors at the FNB Stadium, extending their dominance in the fixture to five straight wins.
The Buccaneers have been in great form in the league. They have won four of their last six matches and head into this match eyeing their second straight league win.
Away from home, they have won two straight and are unbeaten in their last four.
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Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Form
Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates's standings in the Premier Soccer League
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61 | 28 | 19 | 4 | 5 | +23 |
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31 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | -12 |
Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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19 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
13 Apr 2025 - FA Cup
9 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1 Apr 2025 - CAF Champions League
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8 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
E. Maova
DefenderT. Matlaba
S. Cele
A. Jiyane
MidfielderS. Msomi
N. Dlamini
N. Zwane
S. Kobedi
V. Ndwandwe
ForwardS. Mthanti
N. Sibiya
M. Buthelezi
DefenderM. Mbokazi
T. Xoki
MidfielderK. Kimvuidi
Y. Madiba
M. Makhaula
B. Shandu
P. Maswanganyi
K. Dlamini
ForwardB. Radiopane
D. Van Rooyen
Substitutes
I. Watenga
DefenderN. Nxadi
D. Lukhele
K. Phillips
A. Van Rooi
A. Maxwele
S. Sithole
K. Malinga
ForwardM. Masuku
S. Dladla
DefenderS. Ndlozi
S. Frances Maela
P. Mako
S. Selepe
M. Nkota
E. Makgopa
T. Mabasa
D. Hotto
Most goals and assists
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Orlando Pirates
N. Sibiya
(3 Goals)
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K. Mutizwa
(3 Goals)
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R. Moon
(3 Goals)
T. Mabasa
(7 Goals)
Golden Arrows - Orlando Pirates Key Points
- Golden Arrows have won just one of their last eight home league games.
- Orlando Pirates have won 20 of their last 38 league games against Golden Arrows.
- Golden Arrows' last league win against Orlando Pirates was in February 2021.
- Orlando Pirates is currently on a four-match winning streak against Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership.
- Golden Arrows have the second-worst home record in the Betway Premiership.
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Our Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Prediction
This is an important match for both teams, driven by different objectives. Golden Arrows is trying to distance themselves from the relegation playoff spot, while Orlando Pirates still firmly believe they have a fighting chance in the title race.
Only one side can come away with maximum points. By the looks of things, Orlando Pirates are in pole position to navigate their way to three points. The visitors thrashed Golden Arrows 7-1 in the reverse fixture. This means we can expect a routine win for Pirates. Our Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates prediction: Orlando Pirates wins the match.
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