Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: This fierce rivalry will end in favor of the Brazilians

Mamelodi Sundowns could go ten points at the top of the log if they beat Orlando Pirates at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. The Brazilians march here without a defeat in the league this season, while the Buccaneers lost two consecutive matches. This fixture has always been a tough contest, and this won’t be different. 

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The Brazilians have been a joy to watch this season and are the only side yet to taste defeat. Mamelodi Sundowns are one of the best teams in the continent and play the most beautiful football amongst their peers. Before the continental break, Mamelodi Sundowns succumbed to another share of the spoils on their ground, making it two games without a breakthrough. Because of their lack of bite up front, the club invested heavily in players to aid their attack. 

Mamelodi Sundowns have the best defense in the league, although they have played fewer games. Mamelodi Sundowns have made their ground a refuge this season with four wins and a draw in five games. 

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Things have not been going in the right direction for the visitors, who have now lost back-to-back games. After their defeat at Supersport United, they bowed to a home loss against Stellenbosch on their ground. The game where they scored two goals and later lost (2-3) was one of their worst performances in a long time. 

The Buccaneers' decent streak was put on hold as they conceded three goals in the league for the first time since 2021. Orlando Pirates underestimated their opponent, and they were punished duly. 

Despite their disappointing display in recent games, Orlando Pirates have failed to strengthen their team in the winter. They have picked up twenty-five points from a combined forty-eight games and have managed two wins on the road this season. 

Over their previous twenty meetings, Mamelodi Sundowns have won twelve while Orlando Pirates have recorded four wins and four games ending in a tie. Orlando Pirates have strengthened their direct rival by selling Thembinkosi Lorch to Mamelodi Sundowns. They have failed to replace him, and we think it might come back to hunt them in the long run. They have also lost focus in their last two games, coming from winning to losing back to back. 

Mamelodi Sundowns head here with a back-to-back stalemate for the first time this season, which was due to their involvement in the CAF Champions League. The Brazilians still have welcomed their players who represented South Africa in the AFCON Tournament. Mamelodi Sundowns might decide not to feature these players; however, we think they’re still the favorites here, considering their large squad size. Of course, we expect a fight from the visitors; however, the home side will just be too strong for them to handle; bet on a home win for 1.70.

We expect the home side to even get a halftime victory here for 2.27.

This game might produce less than two goals for 2.14.

Good luck!