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Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier Soccer League
by Devesh Jaganath in Premier Soccer League Predictions
Orlando Pirates will look to close the gap to the top three in the PSL when they travel to the Peter Mokaba Stadium to face Polokwane City on Saturday afternoon. The hosts are in ninth place in the league standings, while the visitors are fifth. After securing promotion back to the top flight last season, Polokwane will likely be well-pleased with their performance over the first half of the campaign. They secured a 1-0 win on the road against Moroka Swallows last week, which marked their third consecutive league match without defeat. That win also took them to 24 points after 17 games, 11 points clear of Richards Bay, who are currently in the sole relegation playoff spot. At home this season, Rise and Shine have only lost twice and have managed to take 12 points from a possible 24. The hosts held this opponent to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture back in October, but the bookmakers have them down as the clear underdogs in this match.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates head into this match off the back of a commanding 6-0 win over lower-league outfit Crystal Lake in the Nedbank Cup last week. However, they will now need to bring the same type of form to the league competition, having failed to win any of their last three games. During that time, the Buccaneers were beaten 3-1 by Supersport United, 3-2 by Stellenbosch, and drew 1-1 with Mamelodi Sundowns in their last outing. Those results have seen them drop to fifth in the standings, now on 26 points after 17 games and trailing the top three by five points. However, they do have a game in hand on the sides in second and third in the table. On the road this term, the visitors have managed just two wins in nine games and have taken just ten points from a possible 27 to date. While they are the favourites here, this will not be a straightforward encounter for the Buccaneers.
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The Best Betting Odds for Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.33 | 3.25 | 1.73 |
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4.61 | 3.34 | 1.78 |
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4.61 | 3.34 | 1.78 |
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4.61 | 3.34 | 1.78 |
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4.61 | 3.34 | 1.78 |
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4.4 | 3.3 | 1.76 |
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3.94 | 3.2 | 1.95 |
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3.7 | 3.15 | 1.95 |
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4.75 | 3.25 | 1.78 |
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4.75 | 3 | 1.8 |
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4.6 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
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3.75 | 3.2 | 2 |
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3.9 | 3 | 1.95 |
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5 | 3.18 | 1.86 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates?
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 02/03/2024 between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 17.46% for a win of Polokwane City against Orlando Pirates with odds of 5 at Vbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates is 42.64% with odds of 3.34 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 39.9% chance ⭐ for a win of Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City with odds of 2 at Betsson.
Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates Prediction and Best Odds:
| Polokwane City Orlando Pirates Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 42.64% | 3.34 at 1xbet |
| Under 2.5 | 73.23% | 1.53 at Betsson |
| Both Team To Score | 41.67% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 22.5% | 4.5 at Betsson |
Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Form
Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates's standings in the Premier Soccer League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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50 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
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8
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39 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | -6 |
Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
17 Feb 2024 - Premier Soccer League
30 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
23 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
9 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
25 Sep 2023 - Premier Soccer League
0/3 (0%)
1/3 (33%)
2/3 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
25 Sep 2023 - Premier Soccer League
30 Aug 2023 - Premier Soccer League
2/4 (50%)
1/4 (25%)
1/4 (25%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
17 Feb 2024 - Premier Soccer League
30 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
23 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
24 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
17 Feb 2024 - Premier Soccer League
29 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
23 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
9 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
9 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
7 Oct 2023 - MTN 8
20 Sep 2023 - Premier Soccer League
16 Mar 2022 - Premier Soccer League
5 Mar 2022 - Premier Soccer League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
24 Feb 2024 - FA Cup
17 Feb 2024 - Premier Soccer League
23 Dec 2023 - Premier Soccer League
25 Nov 2023 - Premier Soccer League
30 May 2022 - Premier Soccer League
Players list
M. Sapunga Mbara
DefenderL. Nkaki
L. Ndlovu
B. Nikani
T. Matuludi
MidfielderA. Cole
M. Kambala
N. Mabena
ForwardM. Ramabu
T. Nkwe
T. Sibusiso
S. Chaine
DefenderT. Xoki
T. Lebitso
O. Ndah
MidfielderP. Maswanganyi
T. Monare
T. Mabasa
T. Mbatha
ForwardK. Dlamini
D. Hotto
S. Frances Maela
Substitutes
A. Mokwena
MidfielderA. Cole
L. Van Heerden
L. Baloyi
T. Nkwe
F. Baloyi
N. Mabena
S. Goovadia
T. Sibusiso
R. Ofori
DefenderS. Mthethwa
T. Lebitso
S. Frances Maela
K. Dlamini
T. Monare
M. Saleng
T. Mabasa
L. Kapinga
Most goals and assists
Polokwane City
Orlando Pirates
O. Appollis
(6 Goals)
T. Mabasa
(16 Goals)
Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates Key Points
- Each of Polokwane City’s last seven home games in all competitions have ended with under 2.5 goals
- Polokwane City have failed to score in five of their last seven home games
- Polokwane City have kept clean sheets in their last two league matches
- Six of Orlando Pirates’ nine away league games have ended with under 2.5 goals
- The reverse fixture between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw
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Our Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Prediction
While Pirates come into this match as the clear favourites, this will not be as straightforward as the odds suggest. Pirates have been performing well below their best lately, and their away record of two wins in nine this season does little to inspire confidence in their chances of securing a comfortable win here. We feel this will be a tight and tactical encounter where chances will be at a premium. Therefore, our Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates prediction: Under 2.5.
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