TS Galaxy struggled, losing 5 of last 7 matches; Pirates won 9 of last 10.
Orlando Pirates are in great form with strong defense and victories in PSL.
Key players missing for TS Galaxy, Pirates predicted to win and keep a clean sheet.
Tip: TS Galaxy v Orlando Pirates | Odds |
Orlando Pirates Win Full Time Result | @1.70 |
Pirates Win to Nil Full Time Result | @2.65 |
TS Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Preview
TS Galaxy have a good side and have made life uncomfortable for some top sides already. However, Pirates have won all their league games to date this season and look fantastic at both ends. I am backing an away win.
TS Galaxy have lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
TS Galaxy have lost 3 of their last 4 matches vs Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates have won 9 of their last 10 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 13 matches.
Head to Head
Pirates have won four of their eight games while Galaxy have three wins, including last time they met. There has been one draw.
TS Galaxy Form & Team News
TS Galaxy have had a good week, securing two strong results. The Rockets had lost five consecutive matches before that.
Their PSL season started with 1-0 losses at Richards Bay and at SuperSport United. A 2-1 loss at Chippa United made it five defeats in a row.
TS Galaxy beat Chippa United 1-0 at home in the Carling KO Cup last Sunday. In midweek, they could only draw 1-1 at Marumo Gallants despite playing the entire second half with one extra player.
Coach Sead Ramovic remains without strikers Denan Zajmovic and Victor Letsoalo after their red cards against Chippa United.
Goalkeeper Jiri Siupa is hopeful of a recall in goal. Marks Munyai is doubtful to be fit at right back.
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Pirates are flying right with five straight PSL wins to start the season. They’ve won nine of their last 10 in all competitions, including lifting a trophy.
A 1-0 win at Richards Bay made it nine points from nine. A 3-1 win in the MTN8 Cup final vs Stellenbosch followed, albeit with some refereeing assistance.
After a shock 3-2 home loss to Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup, won at home 2-0 vs SuperSport United. On Friday, they beat AmaZulu 2-1 to continue their winning start to the PSL season.
Coach Jose Riveiro is without key defender Olisa Ndah but Tapelo Xoki is nearing a return. Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa are battling for the number nine role.
Young right winger Mohau Nkota scored a brace on his full debut on Friday. He is set to start ahead of Monnapule Saleng.