Orlando Pirates have won 8 of their last 9 matches.
AmaZulu are on a five-match losing streak and sacked their coach.
Key defenders missing for Pirates, but expected to win comfortably.
Tip: Orlando Pirates v AmaZulu | Odds |
Orlando Pirates Win Full Time Result | @1.60 |
Pirates Win (-1 goal) Handicap | @2.50 |
Pirates 2-0 AmaZulu Correct Score | @6.50 |
Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Preview
AmaZulu are on a five-match losing run and are in for a tough game at Pirates. The hosts have started the season superbly, so I am backing them to score two or more goals.
Orlando Pirates have won 8 of their last 9 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 12 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won 6 of their last 8 matches vs AmaZulu (2 draws).
AmaZulu have lost their last 5 matches.
AmaZulu have conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Head to Head
Pirates won their last match against AmaZulu 1-0 last season.
Orlando Pirates Form & News
Pirates have won eight of their last nine matches. They bounced back from a cup exit on Saturday by making it four straight PSL wins.
Their Betway Premiership season began with a 2-1 home win over Chippa United and a 3-0 home victory win versus Polokwane City. A 1-0 win at Richards Bay preceded a 3-1 win in the MTN8 Cup final vs Stellenbosch.
After a shock 3-2 loss at home to Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup, they won on Tuesday. One early goal and one very late strike sealed a 2-0 home victory over SuperSport United.
Coach Jose Riveiro is without key defenders Olisa Ndah and Tapelo Xoki. Evidence Makgopa could keep his place up front ahead of Tshegofatso Mabasa.
Thalente Mbatha is back from injury in midfield. Miguel Timm is an injury doubt in the engine room.
AmaZulu Form & News
After winning just two of their last 17 league matches, AmaZulu sacked coach Pablo Franco Martin. They have lost their last five fixtures.
This season started with a 2-1 loss at Polokwane City before a 3-1 home loss to Kaizer Chiefs. Before the international break, AmaZulu lost 1-0 away at Marumo Gallants.
On Friday, AmaZulu were beaten 2-1 at home in extra time by Stellenbosch FC. The defeat saw them exit the Carling Knockout Cup.
Ben Motshwari is doubtful in midfield due to injury. Etiosa Ighodaro is set for a recall up front.
Coach Arthur Zwane is set to pick Richard Ofori in goal. Veli Mothwa could be benched once again.