Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 11Kick-off on November 1, 2025 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates?
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates drew 1-1 on November 1, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 20′P. ShalulileMamelodi Sundowns
- 35′C. DansinOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
4-2-3-1- 38P. Shalulile
- 17T. Matthews
- 10Nuno Santos
- 9Arthur Sales
- 15B. Aubaas
- 11M. Allende
- 6A. Modiba
- 24K. Cupido
- 20G. Kekana
- 25K. Mudau
- 30R. Williams
Orlando Pirates
4-2-3-1- 17E. Makgopa
- 11T. Moremi
- 46C. Dansin
- 12O. Appollis
- 30S. Nduli
- 15M. Nemtajela
- 7D. Hotto
- 44M. Mbokazi
- 33L. Seema
- 37T. Lebitso
- 24S. Chaine
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat; Orlando Pirates have 12, 2 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | Remo Stars(home) | 2-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Remo Stars(away) | 5-1 | CAF Champions League |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 0-0 | League Cup |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Richards Bay(home) | 4-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Golden Arrows(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Magesi(home) | 2-1 | League Cup |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Saint Eloi Lupopo(home) | 3-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Polokwane City(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Saint Eloi Lupopo(away) | 0-3 | CAF Champions League |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Siwelele(home) | 1-0 | League Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Mamelodi Sundowns win, 3 draws, 2 Orlando Pirates wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates | 8 Cup |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Orlando Pirates 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 Cup |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Orlando Pirates 2-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Orlando Pirates | Cup |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates on Aug 23, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.7 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Orlando Pirates score 1.8 and concede 0.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.7 | 0.5 | 7 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
| Orlando Pirates | 1.8 | 0.4 | 11 | 3/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Mamelodi Sundowns sit 1st in Premier Soccer League (26 points from 10 matches) and Orlando Pirates sit 2nd (25 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 25 |
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