Sparks will fly as Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants go head-to-head at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday, 24 December. View our free Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants predictions below.
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Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of the last six meetings between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants.
- Five of Orlando Pirates’ last six matches, and six of Marumo Gallants’ last seven games went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Marumo Gallants conceded first in six of their last eight matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won seven of eight Premiership games this season.
Correct score prediction: Orlando Pirates 2-0 Marumo Gallants
Not only have Orlando Pirates won seven of eight league matches so far, they also have the best defence in the PSL, conceding only three times in eight matches. Given that the Buccaneers kept five clean sheets in their last seven league games, we are backing them to win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Orlando Pirates are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Marumo Gallants have a poor track record on the road this season, suffering four defeats in five matches away from home. Dan Malesela’s men are 12th in the 16-team table with a 3-1-5 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, Orlando Pirates are second, having earned 21 points from a possible 24.
Ahead of this clash, Orlando Pirates are the expected winners at 3/10 (1.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 76.9% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that at least one team blanked in six of Orlando Pirates’ last seven league matches. On that note, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 1/2 (1.50). That one has a 66.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Marumo Gallants avoid another defeat?
Orlando Pirates won the last two clashes between these teams without conceding. They have lost only once in seven previous encounters between these outfits, and that defeat was on penalties.
South Africa Premier 03/12/24
Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates
South Africa Premier 26/11/24
Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates
South Africa Premier 28/01/23
Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates
South Africa Premier 24/08/22
Orlando Pirates
Marumo Gallants
South Africa Cup 09/03/22
Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates preview: A couple of absentees
Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Lebitso are both ruled out for the hosts with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Sipho (GK), Mako, Sibisi, Sesane, Van Rooyen, Mbatha, Makhaula, Nkota, Mofokeng, Hotto & Makgopa.
South Africa Cup 13/04/25
W
Marumo Gallants
0
Orlando Pirates
1
CAF Champions League 09/04/25
D
MC Alger
0
Orlando Pirates
0
South Africa Premier 05/04/25
W
Polokwane City
0
Orlando Pirates
1
CAF Champions League 01/04/25
W
MC Alger
0
Orlando Pirates
1
South Africa Premier 16/03/25
W
Mamelodi Sundowns
1
Orlando Pirates
2
Marumo Gallants preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes on the road
On the other hand, there are no injured or suspended players for Marumo Gallants ahead of their trip to Soweto.
Predicted lineup: Arubi (GK), Mabotja, Nthatheni, Mathiane, Nhlapo, Nange, Msendami, Mlambo, Sithole, Dhludhlu & Mhango.
South Africa Cup 13/04/25
L
Orlando Pirates
1
Marumo Gallants
0
South Africa Premier 05/04/25
D
Supersport United
1
Marumo Gallants
1
South Africa Premier 30/03/25
W
TS Galaxy
1
Marumo Gallants
2
South Africa Premier 15/03/25
W
Cape Town City
0
Marumo Gallants
1
South Africa Premier 12/03/25
L
Sekhukhune United FC
2
Marumo Gallants
1
Player to watch: Evidence Makgopa
Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring in Orlando Pirates' 1-1 draw with Stade d'Abidjan in the CAF Champions League in his last appearance. He has been the team's top scorer in the PSL this season, finding the net four times in seven league assignments. The former Baroka FC forward will fancy his chances against Marumo Gallants.