A key match in Premier League as both teams are battling for the top positions. With the home team in 3rd position and the visitors placed 1st, this promises to be an exciting meeting. Read on to find out more!
Orlando Pirates form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Orlando Pirates are 4-6-1 (wins-draw-losses). In general it's been a long time since Orlando Pirates tasted defeat here, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games.The fans are hoping that Orlando Pirates will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the CAF Champions League game against Horoya. The points were shared before that, a home game that ended 2-2 versus Platinum.
This is expected to be a close game, with Orlando Pirates perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Orlando Pirates as a small favourite), we find three games. Orlando Pirates has won 2 of these, drawn 0 and lost 1.
A decent goal production from Orlando Pirates in their home games so far, with 18 goals from 11 matches. 11 goals have been conceded.
Mamelodi Sundowns form and stats
Mamelodi Sundowns's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Mamelodi Sundowns collect 24 points from their 11 away matches. 7 victories and 3 draws have created these points (and only 1 defeat).It might be tough going out on the road again for Mamelodi Sundowns, facing their second straight away game. Especially as that game, in the CAF Champions League, ended a defeat 0-1 versus Wydad Casablanca. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Maritzburg United at their stadium, the result 2-1.
As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 25 similar matches played by Mamelodi Sundowns in our archives, and the results are: 8 wins for Mamelodi Sundowns, 8 draws and 9 defeats.
Mamelodi Sundowns are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 17 times in 11 away games so far. It's not easy to score on Mamelodi Sundowns as they have only conceded 10 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Mamelodi Sundowns - Orlando Pirates 0-0 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 3 - 2 - 5 (Orlando Pirates wins - draws - Mamelodi Sundowns wins).Orlando Pirates missing players
Mamelodi Sundowns missing players
| Orlando Pirates | Mamelodi Sundowns | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 23 | 11 | Played | 11 | 23 |
| 33 | 18 | Scored | 17 | 30 |
| 21 | 11 | Conceded | 10 | 18 |
| 87% | 82% | Over 0.5 | 91% | 78% |
| 65% | 73% | Over 1.5 | 73% | 65% |
| 43% | 45% | Over 2.5 | 55% | 39% |
| 26% | 36% | Over 3.5 | 9% | 13% |
| 9% | 18% | Over 4.5 | 9% | 9% |
| 65% | 73% | Both teams to score | 64% | 52% |
| 22% | 18% | Clean Sheet | 36% | 43% |
| 26% | 27% | Failed To Score | 9% | 26% |
- Mamelodi Sundowns is involved in more goals away, than home.
- Orlando Pirates is involved in more goals home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 43 |
| 2 | Bidvest Wits | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 41 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 23 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 40 |
| 4 | Cape Town City | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 40 |
| 5 | SuperSport United | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 39 |
| 6 | Polokwane City | 24 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 37 |
| 7 | Kaizer Chiefs | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 36 |
| 8 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 16 | -1 | 31 |
| 9 | Highlands Park | 24 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 30 |
| 10 | Golden Arrows | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 13 | -3 | 28 |
| 11 | AmaZulu | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 26 | -6 | 26 |
| 12 | Black Leopards | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 23 | -9 | 25 |
| 13 | Free State Stars | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 20 | -13 | 24 |
| 14 | Chippa United | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -8 | 21 |
| 15 | Baroka | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -9 | 21 |
| 16 | Maritzburg United | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 14 | -12 | 17 |
