Our Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: 1-0
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates in the South Africa Premier is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 1, 2025. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Mamelodi Sundowns is likely to edge past Orlando Pirates with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
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 – Mamelodi Sundowns vs Remo Stars
Mamelodi Sundowns must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 CAF Champions League victory over Remo Stars in their last outing. In that match, Mamelodi Sundowns saw 67% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 67% | 0 (4) | - | 78 |
 Remo Stars | 33% | 0 (1) | - | 35 |
Orlando Pirates's Last Match – Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC
Orlando Pirates will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 South Africa League Cup victory over Magesi FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Orlando Pirates recorded 66% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orlando Pirates | 66% | 0 (2) | 1.75 | 2 |
 Magesi FC | 34% | 0 (1) | 1.26 | 0 |
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Stats
Key Stats
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.24 | Defence Strength | 0.43 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mamelodi Sundowns are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Orlando Pirates average 2.0 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.
Mamelodi Sundowns 19-5
Orlando Pirates 20-4
What are the odds for this match?
Mamelodi Sundowns to win: @2.1
Draw: @2.8
Orlando Pirates to win: @4
Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns: Khuliso Mudau, Tashreeq Matthews, Arthur Sales, Bathusi Aubaas, Grant Kekana, Peter Shalulile, Nuno Santos, Keanu Cupido, Marcelo Allende, Aubrey Modiba, Ronwen Williams
Orlando Pirates: Masindi Nemtajela, Lebone Seema, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Chaine, Camren Dansin, Mbokazi, Evidence Makgopa, Deon Hotto, Oswin Appollis, Sihle Nduili, Thabiso Lebitso
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