Amazulu vs Orlando Pirates: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 24Kick-off on May 24, 2025 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
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What was the result of Amazulu vs Orlando Pirates?
Amazulu and Orlando Pirates drew 1-1 on May 24, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 66′P. MaswanganyiAmazulu (o.g.)
- 77′Simphiwe SelepeOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Amazulu vs Orlando Pirates
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Amazulu
4-2-3-1- 9E. Ighodaro
- 39T. Mashigo
- 19T. Moremi
- 5T. Sikhakhane
- 8B. Motshwari
- 34B. Zungu
- 25S. Ngobeni
- 42S. Mthethwa
- 12T. Fielies
- 23R. Mphahlele
- 50R. Ofori
Orlando Pirates
4-2-3-1- 19T. Mabasa
- 38R. Mofokeng
- 28P. Maswanganyi
- 33M. Nkota
- 47Simphiwe Selepe
- 16T. Mbatha
- 7D. Hotto
- 44M. Mbokazi
- 5N. Sibisi
- 3D. van Rooyen
- 24S. Chaine
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Amazulu have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Orlando Pirates have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Polokwane City(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Golden Arrows(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Stellenbosch(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Richards Bay(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Chippa United(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Supersport United(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 17, 2025 | TS Galaxy(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 13, 2025 | Golden Arrows(home) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 10, 2025 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 1-2 | Cup |
| May 6, 2025 | Golden Arrows(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Amazulu wins, 1 draw, 5 Orlando Pirates wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2024 | Orlando Pirates 2-1 Amazulu | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Orlando Pirates 1-0 Amazulu | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Amazulu 2-4 Orlando Pirates | Cup |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Amazulu 0-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| May 20, 2023 | Amazulu 0-4 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 5, 2022 | Orlando Pirates 1-0 Amazulu | 8 Cup |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu on Oct 25, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Amazulu score 1.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Orlando Pirates score 1.1 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazulu | 1.2 | 1.1 | 6 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Orlando Pirates | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Amazulu sit 3rd in Premier Soccer League (22 points from 9 matches) and Orlando Pirates sit 2nd (25 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 25 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 22 |
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Other matches in the same round
- May 20, 2025Supersport United0-1Orlando Pirates
- May 24, 2025Golden Arrows3-2Sekhukhune United
- May 24, 2025Kaizer Chiefs0-0Polokwane City
- May 24, 2025Supersport United0-2Richards Bay
- May 24, 2025Cape Town City0-0Stellenbosch
- May 24, 2025TS GalaxyvsRoyal AM
- May 24, 2025Magesi1-1Marumo Gallants
- May 28, 2025Orlando Pirates1-1Magesi