Pirates are backed to bounce back from their final defeat at the weekend. I fancy them in on the -1 handicap.
Key Stats - Clean Sheet for Pirates
- Orlando Pirates have won 28 of their last 37 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have kept 25 clean sheets in their last 36 matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won by 2+ goals in 7 of their last 10 matches.
- TS Galaxy have lost 8 of their last 15 away matches.
- TS Galaxy have failed to score in their last 3 matches.
Pirates Hold the Edge
Orlando Pirates hold a 7-3 lead over TS Galaxy with two draws in 13 meetings.
Pirates 10 Wins in Last 13
Pirates have ten wins and two draws in 13 matches in the 2026-27 season. Their last match saw a 25-game unbeaten streak come to an end in the MTN 8 Final.
A 0-0 first-leg draw away at La Cure Waves of Mauritius was followed by a 3-1 home win in the second leg. A 2-0 win over Durban City and a 2-0 win at Marumo Gallants followed.
On Saturday, Pirates lost 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN 8 Final. They only created one big chance and allowed six big chances to their opponents in a deserved defeat.
Galaxy two victories in last 19
TS Galaxy have won just twice in their last 19 matches. They’ve drawn six of their last ten fixtures.
A 0-0 home draw followed vs Golden Arrows was followed by a much-needed 3-2 win at Marumo Gallants. A 0-0 draw at Sekhukhune United and a 1-0 home loss to Kruger United followed.
Their last match saw a dire 1-0 home loss to Chippa United. The Rockets only produced 0.36 xG and five shots in a toothless display.
Predicted Lineups & News
Orlando Pirates (4-3-3): Chaine; Lungu, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba; Mbatha, Mokobodi; Appollis, Masilela, Moremi; Mbuthuma.
Orlando Pirates are without Sihle Nduli and Andre De Jong in midfield due to injury. Mohau Nkota is fit again after knee surgery and could feature once again as a substitute.
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has a doubt over right back Kamogelo Sebelebele. Ghampani Lungu may deputise in that role.
TS Galaxy (4-5-1): Tape; Motaung, Zulu, Mncwango, Ngobeni; Zindoga, Mvelase, Mbunjana, Nkosi, Mahlambi; Letsoalo.
New coach Admir Adzem could change the formation a back four after previous coach Bernard Parker preferred a 3-5-2 shape.
Centre back Macbeth Mahlangu is out injured. Veteran midfielder Mlungisi Mbunjana is pushing for a recall, as is winger Junior Zindoga.