Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane prediction, odds & betting tips 27/10/2023

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South Africa Premier - Orlando Stadium

*The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, but are subject to change.

The Orlando Stadium will host Friday evening’s fixture between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane. With both teams battling for maximum points, it'll be interesting to see who will reign supreme after 90 minutes.

Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane betting tips

This South African Premier Soccer League match will be played on Friday, 27th October 2023. Kick-off time is 18:30 BST.

Orlando Pirates to take all the points

  • Orlando Pirates won three of their last four matches, and are unbeaten in five games.
  • Orlando Pirates came out on top the last four times these teams met.
  • Polokwane won just one of their last 10 trips to this stadium.

A low-scoring game

  • While Polokwane kept four clean sheets in their last five matches, Orlando Pirates did not concede in their last four games.
  • All of Orlando Pirates' last seven matches went below the 2.5 goal line.
  • Five of Polokwane's last six games featured less than three goals.

Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane odds comparison, stats and h2h numbers

Now that we’ve sorted out our Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane predictions, you can find some of the best stats for this match here, along with the right tools to help you choose the best odds.

Orlando Pirates odds: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%

Draw odds: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%

Polokwane odds: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%

As it stands, Orlando Pirates are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1 percent probability of winning.

It's also worth looking at the ‘both teams to score' market. The BTTS option is priced at 6/5 (2.20) with an implied probability of 45.5 percent, while the BTTS – no option is currently valued at 4/7 (1.57) with a probability of 63.6 percent.

*These odds come from different bookmakers, and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.

You can also find our best football tips for today in this article.

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Chippa United

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Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane lineups

Orlando Pirates

By this time last month, Orlando Pirates were on a three-match losing run; a three-game stretch where they didn't score a single goal. They've gone unbeaten in four games since then, keeping four clean sheets in the process. Jose Riveiro's men will be eyeing all three available points as they host Polokwane on Friday. Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo picked up a knock a couple of days ago, an is a doubt for this match.

Predicted lineups: Buthelezi, Shandu, Xoki, Ndah, Hotto, Monare, Timm, Maswanganyi, Makgopa, Erasmus, Lorch.

Polokwane

On the other hand, Polokwane are coming off a comfortable 4-1 victory over Supersport United. They have no losses in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. Duncan Lechesa will hope to guide his team to victory as they have Orlando Pirates. There are no new absentees for the visiting team.

Predicted lineups: Sapunga, Matuludi, Nikani, Nkaki, Ndlovu, Ramabu, Maphangule, Appollis, Mabena, Mashikinya, Chauke.

Starting lineups

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates
49
Olisa Ndah
ng
25
Keikie Karim
cd
30
Siphelo Baloni
za
27
Tapelo Nyongo
za
4
Miguel Raoul Timm
za
35
Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi
za
2
James Monyane
za
17
Evidence Makgopa
za
7
Deon Hotto
na
28
Patrick Maswanganyi
za
3
Thembinkosi Lorch
za
Substitutes
9
Zakhele Lepasa
za
14
Monnapule Kenneth Saleng
za
12
Katlego Otladisa
za
11
Fortune Makaringe
za
26
Bandile Shandu
za
40
Siyabonga Mpontshane
za
95
Kermit Romeo Erasmus
za
8
Thabang Monare
za
5
Nkosinathi Sibisi
za

Polokwane City

Polokwane City
4
Bulelani Nikani
za
34
Lebohang Petrus Nkaki
za
9
Hlayisi Chauke
za
7
Mokibelo Simon Ramabu
za
2
Tholo Thabang Matuludi
za
11
Oswin Appollis
za
21
Manuel Kambala
mz
1
Manuel Sapunga Mbara
gq
33
Langelihle Ndlovu
za
8
Ndumiso Mabena
za
17
Given Mashikinya
za
Substitutes
3
Tlou Nkwe
za
20
Andile Fikizolo
za
35
Lucky Baloyi
za
Francious Baloyi
za
31
Ntlweleng Obed Thuto
za
16
Stevens Goovadia
za
26
Mzwandile Buthelezi
za
6
Luciano Van Heerden
za
15
Nyakala Raphadu
za

*Lineups will be automatically updated shortly after they're announced.

Player to watch: Oswin Reagan Appollis

Given that Orlando Pirates did not concede a single goal in their last four matches, Oswin Reagan Appollis will have a tough task ahead of him. The former Supersport United midfielder scored in last weekends win against his former club; he has three goals and an assist in all competitions this season. It should be worth keeping an eye out for Appollis.

Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane prediction