Both teams are enjoying a good season so far and games like this could be decisive. Here's the preview for Orlando Pirates - Bidvest Wits!
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Orlando and Bidvest Wits.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Orlando Pirates form and stats
Orlando Pirates have performed here at Orlando Stadium this season with 7 wins from 11 Premier League matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 1.
T. Mokoena (own goal) was the last player to score a league goal for Orlando Pirates and it's becoming a more and more distant memory as Orlando Pirates haven't scored in 270 minutes. Orlando are confident in defense, having played 240 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Orlando drew their last game, 0-0 away at Mamelodi Sundowns (placed 2nd). Before that, Orlando played out a draw 0-0 when visiting Golden Arrows.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Orlando Pirates have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found eleven games) they have won four times, drawn six and lost one.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Baroka are coming to town in three days.
The Orlando fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 19 goals in 11 league matches. Orlando Pirates have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Bidvest Wits form and stats
6 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Bidvest Wits playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
Bidvest Wits has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Kaizer Chiefs for a Premier League game that ended a draw (1-1). It was a Nedbank Cup defeat before that one as the away game against Mamelodi Sundowns wasn't a success with a 2-3 loss.
Bidvest Wits are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is zero wins, two draws and five defeats. From a total of seven matches.
A quick return to home after this game, as Bidvest are hosting Golden Arrows in the Premier League only three days away.
Bidvest have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 11 league away games 11 goals have been scored. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (6 so far).
Head 2 Head
Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits have met before this season: Bidvest Wits - Orlando 4-3. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Orlando won two games, one match ended with a draw and Bidvest Wits has seven wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixTop Goalscorers
  H. Mhango 14 goals | T. Mabaso 6 goals |  D. Hotto Kavendji 5 goals |
Orlando Pirates missing players
Bidvest Wits missing players
| Orlando Pirates | Bidvest Wits | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 11 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 11 | 7 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 35 | 19 | 1 | Scored | S | 1 | 11 | 26 |
| 26 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 79% | 82% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 91% | 91% |
| 54% | 55% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 55% | 55% |
| 50% | 55% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| 38% | 45% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 21% | 18% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 50% | 55% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 18% | 32% |
| 38% | 36% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 64% | 45% |
| 33% | 27% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 27% | 32% |
| 6.6 | 6.5 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.7 | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 2.2 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 249 | 129 | 28 | Total Shots | T S | 38 | 94 | 258 |
| 97 | 49 | 9 | Shots on Target | S O | 10 | 32 | 86 |
| 35% | 39% | 11% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 10% | 34% | 30% |
- Bidvest Wits has the fewest conceded goals (6) away
- Orlando Pirates has the most scored goals in the first half (19)
- Orlando Pirates have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Orlando Pirates have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
| 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 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 41 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 23 | 49 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 45 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 41 |
| 4 | SuperSport United | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 40 |
| 5 | Bidvest Wits | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 39 |
| 6 | Maritzburg United | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39 |
| 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 |