Orlando Pirates vs CR Belouizdad Prediction: Can the away team continue their unbeaten run?

On Sunday, Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad will battle at the Orlando Stadium. Orlando Pirates are super in form as they only lost three of their last 15 games in all competitions, while CR Belouizdad lost four in their previous 15 games and are unbeaten in their last three. Can they continue this great run? Below is the team news, some interesting facts, possible lineup, expert betting tips, and odds.

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates secured a 3-0 win over Stade d'Abidjan in their last game. Relebohile Mofokeng scored first in the clash to put Orlando Pirates ahead in the 22nd minute. Patrick Maswanganyi added to the lead in the 50th minute, and Mohau Nkota got a brace of assists. Deon Hotto scored the last goal in the 85th minute. The Sea Robbers have now lost just one in their previous six games, winning three and drawing two; they scored 13 and conceded just three goals. On the continent, they sit 2nd on the table with 8 points in 4 games, scoring six goals and conceding 2.

CR Belouizdad

CR Belouizdad got a 1-0 win against Al Ahly in their last game. Naoufel Khacef scored the only goal in the clash in the late 90+1st minutes to make CR Belouizdad get the maximum point. The Chababists were unbeaten in their last three games; they won all the games, scored three goals in each match and conceded no goals. In the Champions League, they sit 3rd on the table with 6 points in 4 games, scoring four goals and conceding 8.

Interesting Facts:

• Orlando Pirates have the best defence in the CAF Championship League Group C, conceding just two goals.
• Orlando Pirates haven’t lost any Championship League game this season.
• CR Belouizdad have not conceded in the last three games in all competitions.
• CR Belouizdad scored one each in their last three games in all competitions.

Expert Betting Tips

I think the host will secure a win in this clash. I back them because they are better in form than the away side. Moreover, the only game between both sides ended 2-1 in favour of the Orlando Pirates. I also expect them to keep a clean sheet in this game because they have the best defense in the group and have conceded once in their previous three games. Also, expect low goals here as CR Belouizdad haven't conceded any goals in their last three games in all competitions, and Orlando Pirates conceded once in their previous three games. This shows the power of defense these two sides have.