Our Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction: 1-1
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns in the South Africa Premier is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Orlando Pirates's Last Match – Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 South Africa League Cup victory over Marumo Gallants on December 6. In that match, Orlando Pirates recorded 54% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando Pirates | 54% | 0 (7) | 1.34 | 97 |
Marumo Gallants | 46% | 0 (0) | 0.51 | 62 |
Mamelodi Sundowns's Last Match – Siwelele FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 South Africa Premier stalemate against Siwelele FC on December 3. In that match, Mamelodi Sundowns had 78% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Siwelele FC | 22% | 0 (2) | 1.01 | 43 |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 78% | 0 (3) | 0.98 | 110 |
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Stats
Key Stats
| Orlando Pirates | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.53 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Orlando Pirates are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Mamelodi Sundowns average 1.7 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.



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