Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier Soccer League

Prediction published on 20/09/2023, 05:13  by Daniel Ngulu in Premier Soccer League Prediction

After their continental assignments, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will be back to PSL action, facing off on Wednesday. Hosts Pirates come into this game placed ninth in the standings while Sundowns are top. From their opening four league matches, Orlando Pirates have managed just seven points. Ahead of this game, they suffered a 1-0 away loss to Galaxy in their Champions League game. They will be looking to bounce back here. That defeat cut short a run of seven matches unbeaten, with four straight wins. Pirates’ recent run will give them confidence they can rise again, against the defending champions. In five of their eight matches, Pirates scored two or more goals. They have however failed to score in three straight matches against Sundowns, losing all. In PSL action, Pirates have a loss and two wins in their last four matches.

Mamelodi Sundowns have dominated South African football over the years. They will be unfazed coming into this game, as they’ve done well here. In their last 13 away matches against Pirates, they haven't tasted defeat. Their form this season will also be a boost. Sundowns are the only ones in the PSL with a run of straight wins so far – six out of six. This will be their first league match in three outings, just like Pirates. Sundowns are coming from a 4-0 away win over Burundian side Bumamuru in the Champions League. That marked their ninth unbeaten game this season. The only time they failed to win in the nine matches was in the MTN8 Cup, a 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs.