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by Thobelani Moyo | in Premier Soccer League Predictions
Orlando Pirates, aiming to bounce back from their CAF Champions League setback, will welcome Polokwane City to the Orlando Stadium on matchday ten in the Betway Premiership. Pirates are in third place in the league standings, while Polokwane are in sixth place. Here's our match prediction.
Orlando Pirates are on the brink of elimination from the CAF Champions League. Their trip to lock horns with FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo was a disaster. They suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg of the second preliminary round.
The Soweto giants now shift their focus to the domestic campaign. It has been an impressive display from Abdeslam Ouaddou's men who have avoided defeat in nine matches (W6, D3).
Their last league game against TS Galaxy saw them record a 2-0 home victory, extending their winning streak to five matches. Riding the momentum of this result, the Bucanneers triumphed over Siwelele in the first round of the Telkom Knockout.
Polokwane City comes into this clash aiming to restore their confidence after suffering a setback in the first round of the Telkom Knockout. Their opponents were Durban City, and they lost 4-1 after extra time.
Regarding Rise and Shine's performance in the Betway Premiership, their form has been consistent, losing once in seven games.
Last time out, they beat Sekhukhune United 1-0 at home, thanks to Mokibelo Ramabu's strike in the 32nd minute.
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The Best Betting Odds for Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.3 | 4 | 11 |
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1.35 | 4 | 11 |
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1.36 | 4.2 | 11 |
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1.35 | 4 | 10 |
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1.35 | 4.1 | 9.25 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City?
Our prediction for the Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City match is: Orlando Pirates to win to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/10/2025 between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City in Premier Soccer League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 77.18% for a win of Orlando Pirates against Polokwane City with odds of 1.36 at Betway.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City is 9.52% with odds of 4.2 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 13.3% chance ⭐ for a win of Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates with odds of 11.9 at LSbet.
Orlando Pirates - Polokwane City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Orlando Pirates Polokwane City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates wins | 77.18% | 1.36 at Betway |
| Under 2.5 | 68.02% | 1.57 at William Hill |
| Both Team To Score | 16.67% | 3.3 at Unibet |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Orlando Pirates | 43.03% | 3.75 at Betfair |
Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Form
Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City's standings in the Premier Soccer League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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22 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
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5
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19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Oct 2025 - CAF Champions League
4 Oct 2025 - League Cup
30 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
27 Sept 2025 - CAF Champions League
23 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
20 Sept 2025 - CAF Champions League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Oct 2025 - League Cup
30 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
27 Sept 2025 - CAF Champions League
13 Sept 2025 - MTN 8
26 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
20 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Oct 2025 - CAF Champions League
23 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
20 Sept 2025 - CAF Champions League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
23 Aug 2025 - MTN 8
12 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Oct 2025 - League Cup
27 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
24 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
21 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
17 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
21 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
17 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
26 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
9 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
17 May 2025 - Premier Soccer League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Oct 2025 - League Cup
24 Sept 2025 - Premier Soccer League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
19 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
13 Aug 2025 - Premier Soccer League
2 Aug 2025 - MTN 8
Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Aug 2025 - MTN 8
5 Apr 2025 - Premier Soccer League
24 Sept 2024 - Premier Soccer League
2 Mar 2024 - Premier Soccer League
Players list
S. Chaine
DefenderL. Seema
N. Ndaba
Mbokazi
MidfielderP. Maswanganyi
S. Nduili
M. Nemtajela
ForwardY. Mbuthuma
K. Dlamini
N. Sibisi
S. Ndlozi
B. Bwire
DefenderL. Nkaki
T. Matuludi
MidfielderM. Kambala
S. Kelepu
P. Marema
T. Nkwe
ForwardF. Baloyi
S. Semangele Manthosi
B. Dlamini
M. Ramabu
Substitutes
S. Dladla
DefenderS. Ndlozi
N. Sibisi
K. Dlamini
C. Dansin
T. Mbatha
A. Mariko
ForwardY. Mbuthuma
D. Hotto
L. Mathebula
DefenderB. Nikani
S. Kelepu
S. Semangele Manthosi
T. Letshedi
S. Motsa
ForwardM. Ramabu
P. Marema
Most goals and assists
Orlando Pirates
Polokwane City
P. Maswanganyi
(2 Goals)
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Y. Mbuthuma
(2 Goals)
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T. Moremi
(2 Goals)
M. Ramabu
(2 Goals)
,
B. Dlamini
(2 Goals)
Orlando Pirates - Polokwane City Key Points
- Orlando Pirates are currently on a five-match winning streak in the Betway Premiership.
- Polokwane City are winless in their last three away matches across all competitions.
- Orlando Pirates are unbeaten in their last seven home matches across all competitions.
- Polokwane City have lost four consecutive matches against Orlando Pirates and failed to score in any of those outings.
- Orlando Pirates have preserved a clean sheet in eight of their last nine matches across all competitions.
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Our Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City Prediction
With Orlando Pirates boasting the fourth best home record in the league this season, picking a winner in this clash should be easy. It's must be mentioned that they've maintained a shutout in each of their last five league games. This isn't surprising for a side that has the best defensive record (GA 3).
Polokwane City have been in consistent form, but facing an Orlando Pirates side is an arduous task. The visitors have lost four consecutive matches and failed to find the net in each of those outings. Our Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City prediction: Orlando Pirates to win to nil.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Orlando Pirates Polokwane City
| Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates wins | 1.4 | 1.3 | -7.1% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 4 | +11.1% |
| Polokwane City wins | 9 | 11 | +22.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Orlando Pirates is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 7.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 71.4% and is now 76.9% (5.5%)
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