Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will face off in a South African Premiership matchday 11 clash on Saturday, November 1st. The game is set to take place at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.
The hosts, Mamelodi Sundowns, come into this match riding high after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nigerian champions Remo Stars in the second leg of their CAF Champions League qualification tie. Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile scored first-half goals to help Masandawana advance to the group stage with a comprehensive 7-1 aggregate win.
Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, secured a 2-1 home win against Magesi in the Carling Knockout quarterfinal. All three goals came in the second half, with Tshepang Moremi and Evidence Makgopa scoring for the Buccaneers, while John Managa Mokone netted a consolation goal in injury time. The Pirates will now turn their focus back to the league, where their last game resulted in a 1-0 home victory over Polokwane.
In league action, Sundowns thrashed Richards Bay 4-1 at home. This win has left them at the summit of the standings, having amassed 21 points from 10 games. Orlando Pirates sit in third place with 18 points from eight matches.
### Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Mamelodi Sundowns have recorded 24 wins from the last 61 head-to-head encounters between these two sides. Orlando Pirates have won 21 times, while 16 games ended in draws.
Their most recent meeting came in August, with Pirates claiming a 4-1 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the MTN8 semifinal. Interestingly, the last six head-to-head games have seen both teams score.
Orlando Pirates have lost only one of the last seven head-to-head matches (including four draws). On the other hand, Sundowns have scored at least two goals in four of their last five home games across all competitions.
### Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: Prediction
Mamelodi Sundowns have smoothly secured their place in the CAF Champions League group stage and will now focus on defending their league title. Miguel Cardoso’s side have been formidable at home, winning all four games played in front of their fans this season.
Orlando Pirates arguably present the most realistic challenge to Sundowns’ eight-year dominance as South African champions. The Soweto side have not won the league since 2012 and will be eager to close that gap.
We are backing the hosts to claim a narrow win, with goals expected at both ends of the pitch.
**Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Orlando Pirates**
### Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: Betting Tips
– Tip 1: Mamelodi Sundowns to win
– Tip 2: Both teams to score
– Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting South African Premiership showdown!
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