AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: Pirates confident of taking their chances

AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 May 2025

At Moses Mabhida Stadium, AmaZulu will play Orlando Pirates in round 30 encounter of the South Africa Premier League. The two teams are coming off a decent result in their last league game and hope for a win here. Which team takes maximum points in this contest? Here at Telecomasia, we look into the previews of this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

AmaZulu: Forms and Statistics

AmaZulu have finished in a better position this season, but there is a possibility they might not hit the 36 points they had the previous season. The previous time out, this team played Polokwane and they could only take a point. In that encounter, AmaZulu took the lead before the break following a Tebogo Mashigo strike in the 7th minute before conceding from the spot in the second half. In the meantime, AmaZulu have lost twice at home, struggling against Chippa United and Stellenbosch. This season, AmaZulu have 34 points and sit sixth in the standings with 28 goals scored and 33 conceded. 

AmaZulu: Team News and Expected Lineup

AmaZulu has almost all of their squad available for this game and Arthur Zwane is expected to fix his best squad. 

🔖 AmaZulu Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Richard Ofori, Sandile Mthethwa, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Thembela Sikhakhane, Riaan Hanamub, Ben Motshwari, Bongani Zungu, Tebogo Mashigo, Tshepang Moremi, Bayanda Thabede, Etiosa Ighodaro 

⛔️Unavailable: --

👤 Head Coach: Arthur Zwane

Orlando Pirates: Form and Statistics

The Orlando Pirates might have not won the league this season but they have been very competitive. In their last league game, this team did well to secure a win, picking up a 0-1 win over Supersport United, thanks to Mohau Nkota 72nd minute strike. In the meantime, Orlando Pirates have won three times in their last five matches, losing only once in that run. With 59 points, this team is seated second in the standings with 41 goals scored and 18 conceded. 

Orlando Pirates: Team News and Expected Lineup

Orlando Pirates will be missing Miguel Timm who is out due to an ankle injury. Also, Thabiso Lebitso is dealing with a knee injury while Thabiso Sesane will not be available due to an achilles tendon rupture. 

🔖 Orlando Pirates Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Siyabonga Dladla, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezile Mbokazi, Deon Hotto, Bandile Shandu, Kabelo Dlamini, Simphiwe Selepe, Mohau Nkota, Thalente Mbatha, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa

⛔️Unavailable: Miguel Timm, Thabiso Lebitso, Thabiso Sesane (all injured)

👤 Head Coach: Mandla Ncikazi

AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Head-to-Head Statistics

The last five meetings between AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates ended without a win for the home side. However, one of those encounters ended in a goalless draw at this venue. In other encounters, Orlando Pirates won. Their most recent meeting was last October, and Orlando Pirates won 2-1. In that encounter, a second half brace from Mohau Nkota was enough to see them take maximum points.

Ahead of this game, AmaZulu have lost two of their last five home matches against the Orlando Pirates. However, AmaZulu have won two of their last five home matches, lost one and drawn one other. Away from home, Orlando have now won three times, while two others ended in defeats. 

AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Betting Tips & Odds

• Orlando Pirates have dominated this fixture in recent times and they come into this one well favoured. Away from home, they have a 1.68 odds of winning on 1Xbet.
• In the last three meetings between AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates, we witnessed at least three goals. Over 2.5 goals is available on Bet365 bookmaker with odds at 2.37.
• AmaZulu have now scored at least one goal in their last five home matches. Over 0.5 goals for the home side is available on Betway with odds at 1.72.
• The Orlando Pirates have conceded in four of their last four matches away from home stadium. This option is available on Betway with odds at 2.20.
• AmaZulu have been impressive in their recent home matches leading into this fixture. In their last five, they have won three times. Coming into this fixture as underdogs, they have a 5.15 odds of winning.

AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Prediction 24 May 2025

The two teams have been better lately, but Orlando Pirates are on another level. While I expect AmaZulu to prove stubborn at home, the momentum is clearly in Orlando Pirates’ favour, and they have won each of the recent meetings. While AmaZulu have been brilliant in attack lately at this venue, I will back this game to end with goals, while Orlando Pirates win. 

Our match prediction: is a win for the Orlando Pirates with odds at 1.80 on Betway bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.37 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is both teams to score with odds at 2.19 on 1Xbet bookmaker.