Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are both riding high in the Premier League with their 2nd and 4th positions respectively. Expect a great game!
The hosts Mamelodi Sundowns saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Nedbank Cup. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Highlands Park.
Mamelodi Sundowns form and stats
26 points is a decent return from 11 Premier League games here at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium for Mamelodi Sundowns. The data says 8 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The Mamelodi Sundowns fans aren't used to losing league-games here at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium and will expect new points from this game. Mamelodi Sundowns has played ten games in a row here without a defeat.
Mamelodi Sundowns are returning here after visiting Highlands Park (after extra-time) in a Nedbank Cup game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. M. Makgalwa scored the goal(s). In the game before, an away victory in the Premier League match versus Stellenbosch with a 1-0 scoreline.
Mamelodi Sundowns are traveling soon after this match as the Premier League match at Highlands Park awaits in four days.
Mamelodi Sundowns has scored 16 league goals at home this season, in 11 matches. Mamelodi Sundowns have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Orlando Pirates form and stats
Playing away, Orlando Pirates have won 4 games, drawn 4 and suffered 4 defeats in the Premier League this season.
Orlando Pirates have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 180 minutes ago. T. Mokoena (own goal) was the goal scorer.
Orlando Pirates are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at Golden Arrows (placed 7th). A 0-1 loss hosting Kaizer Chiefs before that.
After this away game Orlando Pirates return home for a Premier League game against Bidvest Wits. That game is only four sleeps after this.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Orlando Pirates have scored 16 goals in 12 league games away. Orlando Pirates have conceded 16 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Orlando Pirates - Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Mamelodi Sundowns won five games, three matches ended with a draw and Orlando Pirates has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixTop Goalscorers
  H. Mhango 14 goals |  T. Zwane 9 goals | T. Mabaso 6 goals |
Mamelodi Sundowns missing players
Orlando Pirates missing players
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Orlando Pirates | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 30 | 16 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 16 | 35 |
| 15 | 6 | 3 | Conceded | C | 6 | 16 | 26 |
| 90% | 91% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 83% | 83% |
| 67% | 64% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 58% | 57% |
| 43% | 36% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 52% |
| 10% | 9% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 33% | 39% |
| 5% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 25% | 22% |
| 48% | 36% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 52% |
| 43% | 55% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 35% |
| 19% | 18% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 30% |
| 5.9 | 6.9 | 8.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.5 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| 4.8 | 4.9 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 288 | 181 | 43 | Total Shots | T S | 27 | 108 | 237 |
| 91 | 58 | 14 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 43 | 92 |
| 33% | 28% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 35% | 37% |
- Mamelodi Sundowns has the fewest conceded goals (15)
- Mamelodi Sundowns has the most points (26) at home
- Mamelodi Sundowns have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Orlando Pirates has the most scored goals in the first half (19)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 44 |
| 3 | SuperSport United | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | Orlando Pirates | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 40 |
| 5 | Maritzburg United | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39 |
| 6 | Bidvest Wits | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 38 |
| 7 | Golden Arrows | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -5 | 32 |
| 8 | Highlands Park | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -5 | 31 |
| 9 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 28 |
| 10 | Cape Town City | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 22 | -2 | 27 |
| 11 | Stellenbosch | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | -9 | 27 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 26 |
| 13 | Baroka | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 23 |
| 14 | Polokwane City | 24 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -11 | 23 |
| 15 | AmaZulu | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | -13 | 23 |
| 16 | Black Leopards | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 23 | -15 | 20 |