Orlando Pirates vs Sekkhukhune United Prediction: I expect the visiting team to avoid losing with margin of goals

Orlando Pirates vs Sekkhukhune United Prediction and Odds on 09 August 2025

Orlando Pirates will host Sekkhukhune United in the South Africa Betway Premiership Round 1 matchup at Orlando Stadium. Orlando Pirates will aim to secure a win in their opening match of the season on their home soil, while Sekkhukhune United will aim to prevent a defeat on the road.

Orlando Pirates: Forms and Statistics

Orlando Pirates extended their winning ways to two in their last four games against Polokwane in a 2-0 win in the South Africa MTN 8 Cup quarter finals. Before the match, they were victorious against Granada in the World Club friendly, while they tied against Las Palmas and Pafos. During these games, they have scored five goals while conceding one. In this match, Orlando Pirates will aim to secure a win on their home soil, having ranked in 2nd place with 61 points in 28 games last season.

Orlando Pirates Lineups

🔖 Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Nduli, Mbule; Appollis, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Radiopane

Sekhukhune United: Forms and Statistics

Sekhukhune United gained 46 points in 28 games, positioning them in 4th place in the league table last season. Meanwhile, Sekhukhune United snapped their winless streak of four games against TS Galaxy in their last matchup against South Africa MTN 8 Cup quarter finals in 3-2 win. However, before the match, they suffered a defeat against Golden Arrows while they tied against Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi in their last season encounters. Coming into this match, Sekhukhune United will aim to secure a win on the road in their opening matchup since they will aim to showcase their best.

Sekhukhune United Lineups

🔖 Sekhukhune United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Leaner; Matsimbi, Cardoso, Mohamme, Letlapa; Timm, Mntambo, Mkhize; Mncube, Grobler, Makgalwa

Orlando Pirates vs Sekkhukhune United: Head-to-Head Statistics

Orlando Pirates won three of their last five games, while Sekkhukhune United won two games. Meanwhile, both teams scored against one another in two games, and more than two goals were recorded in three games.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekkhukhune United: Betting Tips & Odds

• In three of their last five games between Orlando Pirates and Sekkhukhune United, they have taken more than 8 corners. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.83;
• In two of their last five games between Orlando Pirates and Sekkhukhune United, they have had BTTS. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 2.26;
• In three of their last five games between Orlando Pirates and Sekkhukhune United, they have had over 2.5 goals. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.24;
• In two of their last five games between Orlando Pirates and Sekkhukhune United, they have had one goal at halftime. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.14;
• In two of their last five games between Orlando Pirates and Sekkhukhune United, they have had X at halftime. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.03

Orlando Pirates vs Sekkhukhune United match Prediction 09 August 2025

Considering that Orlando Pirates and Sekkhukhune United will play in their opening matchup, I expect both teams to be in their best defensive play following their last season records. Therefore, I expect both teams to settle a possible close result at halftime, while I expect a possible draw and I expect a few scoring opportunities. Nevertheless, even though the home team will play on their familiar ground, I expect the visiting team to prevent losing with a margin of goals, since they were able to secure a victory in their last matchup against the home team while playing on the road.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: HF UN 1 goal for a coefficient of 1.66 in the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: HF X for a coefficient of 2.23 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is X2 for a coefficient of 2.37 in the Bet365 bookmaker.