A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Orlando Pirates fans are optimistic that the difference between 5th and AmaZulu's 16th place in the table will show on the pitch.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Orlando Pirates form and stats
Orlando Pirates are steadily winning Premier League games and points here at Orlando Stadium. 6 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats is the summary from 9 games. Ever since the Maritzburg United game Orlando Pirates has been unbeatable here at Orlando Stadium producing four straight wins.
The Orlando Pirates supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Highlands Park in Premier League and win 3-1. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Mamelodi Sundowns in a game that was won 1-0.
Orlando Pirates are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found four matches and the win/draw/lost stats: W2-D2-L0.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (18 in 9 games), Orlando Pirates's attacking play is working. Orlando Pirates's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 9 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
AmaZulu form and stats
AmaZulu have only collected 9 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 2-3-5 (10 played).
AmaZulu are looking to quickly end their 228 minutes long goal drought in the Premier League.
AmaZulu play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Maritzburg United (placed 6th). A 0-2 loss hosting SuperSport United before that.
You'll want to know how AmaZulu managed when outsiders such as today. Our database found two similar matches resulting in 1 away win, 0 draws and 1 home win.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting AmaZulu as they have only managed to score 7 times from 10 away games in the league. As opposed to that, AmaZulu have seen the ball go into their own net 10 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the AmaZulu - Orlando Pirates 0-0 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Orlando Pirates 4 wins, 5 draws and AmaZulu 1 victory. As for goals, 4 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 6 games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  H. Mhango 12 goals |   B. Ntuli 10 goals |  T. Mabaso 6 goals |
Orlando Pirates missing players
AmaZulu missing players
| Orlando Pirates | AmaZulu | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 19 |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 31 | 18 | 9 | Scored | S | 0 | 7 | 11 |
| 24 | 9 | 6 | Conceded | C | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| 83% | 78% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| 67% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 40% | 58% |
| 61% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 30% | 32% |
| 50% | 56% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 10% | 5% |
| 28% | 22% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 61% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 40% | 26% |
| 28% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| 28% | 22% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 63% |
| 7 | 6.8 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 173 | 88 | 36 | Total Shots | T S | 14 | 92 | 179 |
| 67 | 35 | 17 | Shots on Target | S O | 2 | 24 | 51 |
| 45% | 51% | 53% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 29% | 22% |
- AmaZulu has the the worst goal difference (-12)
- AmaZulu have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Orlando Pirates has the most scored goals in the first half (17)
- Orlando Pirates have not yet lost a game at home.
- Orlando Pirates have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Orlando Pirates have scored more than double the goals of AmaZulu.
- Orlando Pirates is in the best form (4-2-0)
| 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 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 42 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 35 |
| 3 | SuperSport United | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | Bidvest Wits | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 30 |
| 5 | Orlando Pirates | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 30 |
| 6 | Maritzburg United | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 7 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 25 |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -6 | 24 |
| 9 | Highlands Park | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -6 | 23 |
| 10 | Chippa United | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 22 |
| 11 | Stellenbosch | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | -6 | 21 |
| 12 | Cape Town City | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -4 | 20 |
| 13 | Baroka | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 17 |
| 14 | Black Leopards | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -10 | 17 |
| 15 | Polokwane City | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -10 | 17 |
| 16 | AmaZulu | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -12 | 17 |