Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay Prediction: A tight game that will end in favour of the home side

The Buccaneers will lock horns with newly promoted Richards Bay at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Both sides haven’t been bad in recent games, but the Orlando Pirates stand a better chance here.

Orlando Pirates (4th)

Last five games: DWLWL

The Buccaneers were demoted to the fourth spot after their (2-0) defeat away from home. On game week nine, Orlando Pirates headed into the game as the favourite; however, after Monye's red card for the visitors in the 58th minute. Sekhukhune United seized the opportunity, scoring twice to secure all the points.

Orlando Pirates have now lost three times this season, winning four and sharing the spoils in two games. They have not been struggling to score since the campaign began, with just six goals scored this season.

Orlando Pirates have won three and lost once at home in the last four home games.

Richards Bay (2nd)

Last five games: LWWDW

The visitors have settled in well in the new division, having won five, lost twice and drawn two in the last nine games. They presently occupy the second spot and are two points away from the league leaders.

Nobody would have thought they would be sitting in the second spot this early after nine games. Their losses have come against two top teams, (1-0) against Kaizer Chiefs and (0-1) defeat to Supersport.

Richards Bay are the best-performing away side in the league. They have won four, drawn once and lost one in the last six games.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams will be vying for the first time; Orlando have been below par in their recent matches, while the visitors have been one of the best sides in the league. Experience and individual brilliance will decide the fate of this encounter, and we are backing the home side to win for 2.02.

The visitors are in high exuberance heading into this game, and we expect them to get on the scoresheet; bet on BTTS for 2.35.

Orlando will be meticulous not to lose two games in a row, and they are a top side. A correct score of (2-1) might surface here for the home side for 7.10.

Good luck!