Our Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: 1-2
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates in the South Africa Supa 8 Cup is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mamelodi Sundowns's Last Match – Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 South Africa Supa 8 Cup draw with Orlando Pirates on August 16. In that match, Mamelodi Sundowns had 57% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando Pirates | 43% | 0 (4) | 0.9 | 60 |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 57% | 0 (3) | 1.71 | 61 |
Orlando Pirates's Last Match – Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 South Africa Supa 8 Cup draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on August 16. In that match, Orlando Pirates saw 43% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando Pirates | 43% | 0 (4) | 0.9 | 60 |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 57% | 0 (3) | 1.71 | 61 |
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Stats
Key Stats
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 1.73 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mamelodi Sundowns are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Orlando Pirates average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.