Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates FC Prediction: The Buccaneers will dismantle the hosts’ low block

Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates FC: Prediction & odds on the Match on 29 November 2025

The weekend fixtures are upon us with Durban City facing off against Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. With just a victory across their last five games in all competitions, Durban City FC will strive to triumph on their ground, while the guests will reach for the maximum points.

Durban City FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: WLLWD

Gavin Hunt’s men are undefeated in their last two games, as they head here with a toothless stalemate against Richards Bay FC on the road. Before the match, Durban City had recorded a slim (1-0) victory over Marumo Gallants, but couldn’t get a shot at goal against their opponent. In that encounter, goalkeeper Kent was awarded the man of the match after making three quality saves to help his side split points. 

The stalemate means they have now gone back-to-back Betway Premiership games without a loss as they moved to seventh spot on the log. 

Durban City have picked up nineteen points from their last thirteen games, scoring eleven while conceding nine. The home team currently occupy the seventh spot on the log, six points below the league leaders. 

Durban City have been solid on their ground this campaign, and we expect another strong performance from them against the Buccaneers. 

Durban Team News

Gavin Hunt has no injury concern going into this game, but we expect a more stringent defensive line tomorrow. 

Durban City Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Keet—Gcana, Mkhize, Nwoburuoke, Mashego—Jodwana, Jurgens— Maseko, Mokwena, Nododa— Koapeng

Head coach: Gavin Hunt

Orlando Pirates FC Form & Statistics

Last five games: WWDWW

The Buccaneers, who started the season poorly, head here without a defeat across seven consecutive Betway Premiership games. More recently, Orlando Pirates left it late against a more aggressive Chippa United side on their ground. After several failed attempts at the break, Orlando Pirates dominated possession and broke the deadlock in the 74th minute. Evidence Makgopa was able to deliver a close-range shot against such a difficult opponent. It was almost going to end with a goal until Appollis doubled the lead in the 94th minute. 

The (2-0) win is proof that Orlando Pirates are back on their feet after their struggles at the start of the season. For the eighth time in the Betway Premiership, the Buccaneers secured another convincing victory. Orlando Pirates have picked up twenty-four points from a combined thirty-three, scoring sixteen and conceding five. 

Orlando Pirates have won three, drawn once and lost one game across their previous five away games. 

Orlando Pirates Line Up

Abdeslam Ouaddou's men are boosted by the return of defender Olisa Nda, whose last game was against Polokwane City in September. At the same time, Makhehleni Makhaula is also close to featuring this season. 

Orlando Pirates Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Chaine Sipho—Lebitso, Seema, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deon Hotto—Nduli, Thalente Mbatha—Sebelebele, Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng—Makgopa 

Head coach: Abdeslam Ouaddou

Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates FC: head-to-head statistics

This is the only time both sides will meet in the Betway Premiership. Durban City have been at their best at home, while Orlando Pirates ranked the most in-form side away from home. 

Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Orlando Pirates FC are undefeated in their last nine Betway Premier League matches. For the Buccaneers FC to win, 1.75 has been allocated to them on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Orlando Pirates FC have played two games on the road without a clean sheet. For a BTTS to surface here, 2.50 has been allocated for the option on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Durban City FC have settled for less than two goals in six consecutive Betway Premiership matches. This particular option is available on the Betway bookmaker website at odds of 1.32.
• Durban City FC's last ten games have witnessed more than ten corners. A total of over 10.5 corners might surface here for 2.01 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.

Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates FC Betting Tips & Odds

Durban City have been underperforming lately, until their last two games, where they have won once and drawn a game. Moreover, they have also kept two clean sheets but only found the back of the net once. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are running riot in the Division, with the aim of unseating Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the table. 

Durban City FC’s recent displays have been ok, but it could get worse against a more organised opponent tomorrow. For the guests, they have more than enough quality on and off the pitch to make things hard for Durban City tomorrow.

The usual Gavin Hunt tactic against a bigger team is to sit back and see how they can hurt their opponents on the counter. Unfortunately for them, Orlando Pirates are accustomed to such challenging environments and have players who can break through their low block. It’s not going to be a complete domination for Orlando Pirates, but I expect them to find their way around the game and secure all the points. 

My betting tip for this game is for the Buccaneers to win and score less than three goals, with a coefficient of 2.01 on the Bet365 bookmaker website.

My final betting tip on this match is for Orlando Pirates FC to win or draw and score less than two goals, with a coefficient of 2.17 on the 1xbet bookmaker website. 

My match prediction is an away win for a coefficient of 1.75 on the Betway bookmaker website.

Good luck!