Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College: Prediction for the Match on August 26, 2025

Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College: Prediction and odds on the Match on 26 August 2025

In week four encounter in the Betway Premiership, Orlando Pirates will play Orbit College at Orlando Stadium. The two teams have picked three points each this season and will be eager for even better performance. Which team wins here? Below are full game previews and betting opportunities. 

Orlando Pirates: Form and Statistics

Orlando Pirates have now gone unbeaten in three consecutive encounters after a struggling start to the season. In their first two games of the current campaign, this team lost to Sekhukhune and Marumo Gallants but did well to step up with a much needed win against Stellenbosch in game three. In their last game, this team took on Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN 8 Cup semifinals and they secured a 1-2 win after penalties with the first leg result ending in a 1-1 draw.

Orlando Pirates Team News and Lineup

First choice right back, Deano van Rooyen is still expected to be out due to injury sustained in the win against Stellenbosch which saw him miss cup action against Mamelodi. Meanwhile, team captain, Nkosinathi Sibisi continues his recovery while there is positive news regarding Olisa Ndah who should be back in defence after reports have it that he joined the group in training.  

Orlando Pirates Expected Eleven 

Sipho Chaine, Mbekezile Mobkazi, Olisa Ndah, Sipho Mbule, Deon Hotto, Thalente Mbatha, Sihle Nduli, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa

Orbit College: Form and Statistics

Orbit College have just lost to league leading Sekhukhune and will hope to turn the tables. In what was a disappointing display from this team, they conceded three times with Vusumuzi Mncube scoring twice for his side. Meanwhile, that game made it the first time Orbit College conceded three goals since their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Black Leopards in MOTSEPE Foundation Champions in 2024. While they have now lost their first two games away from home, the visitors will look to change the narrative in this fixture with a much-improved performance. 

Orbit College Team News and Lineup

Realeboga Potsana was forced out before halftime against Sekhukhune United last time out and could miss this game with Thapelo Mokwena being the realistic replacement in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Thabang Nhlapo and Ndumiso Ngiba are the favourites in defense despite struggling in their last game while Sekhoane Moerane remains in goal. Also, Thuso Moleleki, Monnapule Saleng and Yanga Madiba are not expected to be in the squad list against their parent club with Saleng expected to be replaced by Thato Mohlamme in the starting lineup.   

Orbit College Expected Eleven

Sekhoane Moerane, Thabang Nhlapo, Ndumiso Ngiba, Kobamelo Setlhodi, Jingana, Thapelo Mokwena, Atisang Batsi, Thato Mohlamme, Siyabulela Mabele, Given Thibedi, Koapeng

Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College: Head-to-Head Statistics

This will be the first meeting between Orlando Pirates and Orbit College in their clubs’ histories. 

Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College: Betting Tips & Odds

• Orlando Pirates have won their last two games and remain unbeaten in three consecutive games. The hosts seems to have gone past their early season struggles that saw them lose consecutive games. As favorites, they have a 1.45 odds on Betway.
• Both teams to score has not been won in any of Orbit College’s last ten matches. In the current season, we have witnessed that result in three consecutive games. With a poor offensive output per game for Orbit College, a bet on both teams to score (no) is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.44.
• Only one of Orlando Pirates last fourteen competitive encounters have hit three goals at the end of full time. Also, except for Orbit College’s last league game against Siwele, the common results for matches involving the visitors and other teams is 1-0 and 0-0. For this game, there are clear indications of fewer goals with under 2.5 at 1.57 on Betway.
• Following a disappointing outing the previous time which saw them outclassed by Sekhukhune United, the visiting Orbit College side will look to respond with a better result. A win for the visiting team is available on Betway with odds at 8.50 on Betway and double chance at 2.75 on 1Xbet.

Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College Match Prediction 26 August 2025

The Orlando Pirates have not had the best start to the current season and they will have to show they can get the job done against the newly promoted Orbit College side. However, recent games have shown an improved play from Pirates, defeating the best South African team in consecutive games which extended their unbeaten run to three. Meanwhile, Orbit College offensive output has been poor coupled with their struggling defense against top sides in the league. Also, the visiting team's lone win this season was against a newly promoted Siwele side as they have now lost twice to teams in the league from previous years. While I believe they will prove stubborn here, Orbit College players’ quality might put them at disadvantage coupled with the fact that Orlando Pirates would have picked up momentum from recent positive results. This encounter will demand a few defensive mistakes from the visitors, but a 2-0 win for the hosts is a good option. 

Our match prediction is a win and over 1.5 goals for Orlando Pirates with odds at 1.85 on Betway bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a 2-0 correct score for Orlando Pirates with odds at 5.50 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final match prediction is Orbit College under 0.5 goals with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker.