Orlando Pirates vs Supersport United Prediction: The home side will secure all the points here

Orlando Pirates will square off with Supersport United at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers will be hopeful of reducing Supersport's lead in the second spot with a victory here.

Orlando Pirates (3rd)

Last five games: WLWLW

The Buccaneers have worked their way up from midtable to the verge of breaking into the top two within the space of a few weeks, courtesy of a consistent turn of results where they recorded five wins in their last seven games in the Premiership, finding the net fifteen times while only conceding six goals.

After defeat in the Soweto Derby, Orlando Pirates bounced back with a commanding performance against Moroka Swallows, scoring four times before a consolation goal from the home side. Orlando Pirates are five points behind Supersport with thirty-four points from a possible sixty-six. Orlando Pirates have won six, drawn twice, and lost three in the last eleven home matches.

Supersport United (2nd)

Last five games: DWDWW

The visitors are unbeaten in the last six games, with three wins and three stalemates. Gavin Hunt's side are on the verge of returning to the continental tournament after their incredible performance this season. After recording a convincing win over Maritzburg, Supersport won against Golden Arrows.

Supersport are still very much in the race for CAF Champions League, and a win here would see them cement the second spot.

Supersport United have won four, lost five and drawn twice on the road this season.

Expert Betting Tips

The last twenty meetings have seen Supersport with nine wins, while Orlando Pirates have recorded five victories and six games ending in a share of the spoils. Orlando Pirates will be desperate to unseat their opponent with a win here for 2.03.

This game will definitely witness more than two goals here for 2.50. Orlando Pirates have been playing some fantastic football in recent weeks, while Supersport have been more defensive. We expect an open encounter here due to the circumstances surrounding this fixture.

We expect both sides to get a goal each for 2.20.

Good Luck!