Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City - Match Preview & Prediction
2.7
Orlando Pirates
South Africa - South Africa Premier Soccer League
Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City
Wednesday - Oct 22nd, 18:30 PM
1.4
Polokwane City
Predictions & Tips
0% Over 2.5 Goals
25% Over 1.5 Goals
13% BTTS
3.09 Goals / Match
2.25 Cards / Match
9.75 Corners / Match
Orlando Pirates Information
Coming into this game, Orlando Pirates has picked up 15 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 3 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in just 0 of those games. Orlando Pirates has scored 8 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Orlando Pirates is in great form, and the home fans will be loving it. They have won the last 3 games that they have played at home.
Polokwane City's defence will have to be at their best today if they're to stop Orlando Pirates from scoring. The home side has scored in the last 3 games in front of their own fans. They have failed to score in 1 home matches this season.
Momentum is really building for Orlando Pirates as they have now gone 5 games without losing. They have won 5 of the last 5 games they have played.
Orlando Pirates has kept 5 clean sheets in the last 5 games, conceding 0 goals during this period. Overall this season, their defence has kept a clean sheet on 5 occasions.
Orlando Pirates is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Polokwane City, having won 5 and drawn 0. They have scored 8 goals in those 5 games.
Just 0 of the last 5 games for Orlando Pirates has ended with both teams scoring. They have won 5 of those 5 games. Overall, BTTS has landed in 1/7 games for Orlando Pirates this season.
It's likely that Orlando Pirates will score today, as they have netted in the last 6 games coming into this one and have scored 8 goals in the last five games.
Polokwane City Information
Coming into this game, Polokwane City has picked up 10 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Polokwane City has scored 6 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Polokwane City will be looking to keep up the momentum today against Orlando Pirates, having lost just 1 game from the last 5. They have won 3 and drawn 1
Polokwane City has fired blanks in 4 games this season. That's 44% of games where they have not been able to find the back of the net. Do they need a new forward? In the last 5 games, they have scored an intriguing 6 goals.
In the last 5 matches for Polokwane City, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 3 matches (33% of all matches) involving Polokwane City has seen BTTS landing.
Who Will Win
The home team is 44 % better to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 19
68% Over 1.5 Goals
13/19 Matches
42% Over 2.5 Goals
8/19 Matches
21% Over 3.5 Goals
4/19 Matches
47% BTTS
9/19 Matches
47% Clean Sheets
Orlando Pirates
16% Clean Sheets
Polokwane City
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 138% better than the away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 90% | 60% |
| Over 1.5 | 50% | 20% |
| Over 2.5 | 40% | 0% |
| Over 3.5 | 10% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 40% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 26% | 16% |
| Scored in 2H | 74% | 26% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 30% | 10% |
| Scored Average 1H | 0.50 | 0.30 |
| Scored Average 2H | 1.40 | 0.50 |
Recent Form
Orlando Pirates FC
Recent: 9 Wins / 0 Draws / 1 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w w w w w w w w l w | 2.7 |
| Home | w w w w w w | 3 |
| Away | w w w l | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 90% | 100% | 75% |
| AVG | 2.20 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 19.00 | 12.00 | 7.00 |
| Conceded | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| BTTS | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CS | 90% | 100% | 75% |
| FTS | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| xG | 1.77 | 1.90 | 1.45 |
| xGA | 0.98 | 0.96 | 1.03 |
Polokwane City FC
Recent: 4 Wins / 2 Draws / 4 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | l w d d w w l w l l | 1.4 |
| Home | d w w w | 2.5 |
| Away | l w d l l l | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| AVG | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 8.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 10.00 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| CS | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| FTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| xG | 1.32 | 1.59 | 1.10 |
| xGA | 1.29 | 1.31 | 1.28 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 233% better than away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 10% | 70% |
| Over 1.5 | 10% | 10% |
| Over 2.5 | 10% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 10% |
| Cleansheets | 90% | 30% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 90% | 60% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 90% | 60% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 0.20 | 0.60 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
90%
Scored first in 9 / 10
20%
Scored first in 2 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 9% | 11% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 9% | 11% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 0% | 6% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 5% | 6% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 9% | 11% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 14% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 5% | 11% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 9% | 11% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 27% | 17% |
| 15 Minutes | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 14% | 17% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 5% | 11% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 9% | 11% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 18% | 6% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 5% | 17% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 36% | 22% |
| Scored (10 min) | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 11% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 5% | 13% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 5% | 13% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 11% | 13% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 16% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 5% | 13% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 11% | 13% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 21% | 38% |
| Scored (15 min) | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 11% | 0% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 5% | 13% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 11% | 25% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 21% | 0% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 5% | 25% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 32% | 38% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 20% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 33% | 10% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 67% | 0% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 33% | 30% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 67% | 10% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
3
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City
1.5 / Match
Booked / Match
1.5 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 90% | 70% |
| Over 3.5 | 50% | 70% | 60% |
| Over 4.5 | 33% | 40% | 36.5% |
| Over 5.5 | 0% | 10% | 5.005% |
| Over 6.5 | 0% | 10% | 5.005% |
| Team Cards | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Over 0.5 For | 83% | 80% | 81.5% |
| Over 1.5 For | 33% | 50% | 41.5% |
| Over 2.5 For | 17% | 20% | 18.5% |
| Over 3.5 For | 17% | 0% | 8.5% |
| Cards Against | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 67% | 90% | 78.5% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 33% | 70% | 51.5% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 17% | 60% | 38.5% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 17% | 20% | 18.5% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.2 | 0.22 | 0.115 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 1.6 | 1.44 | 1.52 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 0.6 | 0.56 | 0.285 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 2.8 | 3.78 | 3.29 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 100% | 100% | 50.005% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 20% | 22% | 21% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 100% | 89% | 94.5% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 100% | 89% | 94.5% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 20% | 0% | 10% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 0% | 11% | 5.505% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 40% | 44% | 42% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 40% | 56% | 48% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
9.27
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City
4.57 / Match
Corners Earned
4.7 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 56% | 80% | 68% |
| Over 7.5 | 43% | 80% | 61.5% |
| Over 8.5 | 28% | 60% | 44% |
| Over 9.5 | 14% | 40% | 27% |
| Over 10.5 | 14% | 30% | 22% |
| Over 11.5 | 14% | 20% | 17% |
| Over 12.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Over 13.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Over 14.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| First Half | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 25 | 42 | 33.5 |
| FH Over 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| FH Over 5 | 0 | 2 | 1.005 |
| FH Over 6 | 0 | 2 | 1.005 |
| Second Half | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 26 | 48 | 37 |
| 2H Over 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| 2H Over 5 | 1 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 2H Over 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 4.57 | 4.7 | 4.64 |
| Corners Against / Match | 2.71 | 4.9 | 3.81 |
| Over 2.5 For | 86% | 70% | 78% |
| Over 3.5 For | 71% | 60% | 65.5% |
| Over 4.5 For | 56% | 50% | 53% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 71% | 100% | 85.5% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 14% | 70% | 42% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 14% | 50% | 32% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 14 | 10.8 | 12.40 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 15% | 7% | 11.00% |
| Shots On Target / M | 6.14 | 3 | 4.57 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 7.86 | 7.8 | 7.83 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 6.53 | 13.5 | 10.02 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 86% | 40% | 63% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 71% | 40% | 55.5% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 56% | 30% | 43% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 56% | 20% | 38% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 43% | 20% | 31.5% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 28% | 20% | 24% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 86% | 30% | 58% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 71% | 10% | 40.5% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 56% | 10% | 33% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 43% | 10% | 26.5% |
| Offside Stats | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 2 | 4.44 | 3.22 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 2 | 7 | 4.50 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 0 | 4 | 2.01 |
| Misc Stats | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane City | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 13.17 | 12.8 | 12.99 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 11.5 | 13.8 | 12.65 |
| Average Possession | 60% | 44% | 52% |
Past Matches
2nd August 2025
Orlando Pirates 2Polokwane City 0
5th April 2025
Polokwane City 0Orlando Pirates 1
24th September 2024
Orlando Pirates 3Polokwane City 0
2nd March 2024
Polokwane City 0Orlando Pirates 1
27th October 2023
Orlando Pirates 1Polokwane City 1
7th January 2020
Polokwane City 1Orlando Pirates 4
26th November 2019
Orlando Pirates 3Polokwane City 2
11th May 2019
Orlando Pirates 3Polokwane City 0
6th November 2018
Polokwane City 1Orlando Pirates 2
20th January 2018
Orlando Pirates 1Polokwane City 1
30th September 2017
Polokwane City 2Orlando Pirates 2
25th February 2017
Orlando Pirates 1Polokwane City 1
16th October 2016
Polokwane City 1Orlando Pirates 1
27th April 2016
Orlando Pirates 0Polokwane City 0
22nd September 2015
Polokwane City 0Orlando Pirates 0
28th February 2015
Orlando Pirates 3Polokwane City 1
30th August 2014
Polokwane City 0Orlando Pirates 3
15th February 2014
Polokwane City 1Orlando Pirates 0
18th September 2013
Orlando Pirates 1Polokwane City 0
Team Player List
Deon Hotto Kavendji 
Abdoulaye Mariko 
Brian Bwire 
Manuel Kambala Which Players Will Score?
Top Scores - Orlando Pirates
Top Scores - Polokwane City
Who Will Get Booked?
Cards Given - Orlando Pirates
Cards Given - Polokwane City
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Orlando Pirates
Nkosinathi Sibisi
|
0.98 AVG |
|
Masindi Confidence Nemtajela
|
0.48 AVG |
|
Patrick Maswanganyi
|
0.38 AVG |
|
Thabiso Lebitso
|
0.34 AVG |
|
Lebone Seema
|
0.29 AVG |
Cards / 90 - Polokwane City
|
Tholo Thabang Matuludi
|
0.46 AVG |
|
Tlou Nkwe
|
0.39 AVG |
Surprise Semangele Manthosi
|
0.34 AVG |
|
Ndamulelo Rodney Maphangule
|
0.27 AVG |
|
Mpho Mvundlela
|
0.2 AVG |
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Betfair | Betsson | CloudBet | Dafabet | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | MansionBet | MelBet | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | ||||||||||||||||||
| Draw | ||||||||||||||||||
| Polokwane City |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | |||||
| Draw | |||||
| Polokwane City |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2.95 | 3.25 | 2.98 | 2.96 | 3.30 | 2.90 | 3.25 |
| No | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.40 | 1.27 | 1.36 | 1.33 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
Clean Sheet Away Odds
Win To Nil Odds
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
South Africa Premier Soccer League 2025/2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 17 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 2.2 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United FC | 13 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 1.89 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates FC | 10 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 1.63 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs FC | 8 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 1.44 |
| 5 | Durban City FC | 10 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 1.8 |
| 6 | Polokwane City FC | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 1.3 |
| 7 | AmaZulu FC | 9 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy FC | 14 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 2.78 |
| 9 | Marumo Gallants FC | 10 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| 10 | Lamontville Golden Arrows FC | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 11 | Richards Bay FC | 7 | 11 | -4 | 11 | 1.8 |
| 12 | Orbit College FC | 7 | 15 | -8 | 10 | 2.2 |
| 13 | Stellenbosch FC | 7 | 11 | -4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 14 | Magesi FC | 8 | 14 | -6 | 9 | 2.2 |
| 15 | Siwelele | 4 | 10 | -6 | 8 | 1.4 |
| 16 | Chippa United FC | 7 | 16 | -9 | 6 | 2.3 |
