Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates Prediction for the Match on August 31, 2025

Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: Prediction and odds on the Match on 31 August 2025

Final game of the round five encounter in the Betway Premiership will see Chippa United take on Orlando Pirates at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The two teams are coming off contrasting results in their last game with Chippa boys ending on the losing end. Can the visiting team take advantage of the situation? Let’s give a full game preview and offer best betting opportunities. 

Chippa United: Form and Statistics

Chippa United are still in search of their first win of the 2025/2026 Betway season. Despite a strong start that saw them pick a point against last season league winner, Mamelodi Sundowns, this team has now failed to impress, failing to avoid a defeat in each of their matches. The previous time, their troubles continued against Richards Bay which they lost to for the first time with a 45th minute Gabadinho Mhango’s strike being the difference. Meanwhile, they have also faced defeats at the hands of TS Galaxy and Durban City in the same current season which extended their goal conceded tally to seven. Ahead of this game, Chippa United sit bottom of the league with just one point, being the only side without a league win so far. 

Chippa United Team News and Lineup

Chippa United will have to rely on set pieces in this game as it will be crucial if they want to hurt Pirates who have struggled to defend against them this season. Meanwhile, first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali was impressive last time out but featured for just 34 minutes due to an injury with Elson Sithole expected to start this game in goal. 

Chippa United Predicted Lineup

Elson Sithole, Seun Ndlovu, Malebogo Modise, Sirgio Kammies, Idumba Fasika, Thabang Molaoa, Khaya Mfecane, Boy Madingwane, Goodman Mosele, Somalia Ntsundwana, Bandile Dlamini

Orlando Pirates: Form and Statistics

Orlando Pirates kept their impressive run with a win over the newly promoted Orbit College side last week. In a closely contested battle, this team had 55 percent of the possession with 14 shots of which only four were on target. However, with inability to convert their chances, it took this side 56 minutes before they broke the deadlock with Lebone Seema strike being crucial to seeing this team make it three consecutive victories. Ahead of this game, Orlando Pirates have now won their last two league games by a 1-0 scoreline with the prior one coming against Stellenbosch. In their run of games, Orlando Pirates have four unbeaten streak with three wins and one draw against the Mamelodi Sundowns. 

Orlando Pirates Team News and Lineup

Kamogelo Sebelebele is expected to start on the right flank for Pirates in this round five. The former TS Galaxy player has been impressive in the first four games of the season with three goals scored. Meanwhile, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Lebone Seema are expected to retain their spot in defense as they have been a nightmare for attackers this season while Sipho Chaine remains in goal. 

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Sipho Chaine, Lebone Seema, Mbekezile Mbokazi, Deon Hotto, Bandile Shandu, Sihle Nduli, Patrick Maswanganyi, Abdoulaye Mariko, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Oswin Appollis, Tshegofatso Mabasa

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

Orlando Pirates have been impressive in this fixture with four straight wins into this fixture. Meanwhile, the last time Chippa United secured a win in this fixture was in 2022, having now played six other times after that result. In their most recent meeting in March, Nkosinathi Sibisi header in the 45th minute was what separated these teams, handing Orlando Pirates maximum points. 

Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: Betting Tips & Odds

• Orlando Pirates have won the last four games of this fixture and are on a three-game winning streak. They have the higher chances of winning with odds at 1.5 on 1Xbet.
• Each of Orlando Pirates last four games have ended with less than three goals at full time. Under 2.5 goals is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.50.

Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates Match Prediction 31 August 2025

Chippa United are not up to the task at the moment and I do not see them pulling an upset. While Orlando Pirates have not had much success offensively, I believe Chippa United disorganized defense and the injury of Nwabali will give the Pirates more chances to exploit their chances with more long balls. Therefore, with the better team being the visiting team, I believe they will be able to win while they limit Chippa United in attack. 

Our match prediction is a win for Orlando Pirates and under 4.5 goals with odds at 1.68 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is Orlando Pirates to win and both teams to score (no) with odds at 2.00 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is Chippa United under 0.5 goals with odds at 1.65 on Betway bookmaker.