Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: result 1-1 and analysis
8 CupSemi-finalsKick-off on August 23, 2025 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, GT
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What was the result of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates?
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates drew 1-1 on August 23, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 17′I. RaynersMamelodi Sundowns
- 73′K. SebelebeleOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 9Arthur Sales
- 13I. Rayners
- 17T. Matthews
- 4T. Mokoena
- 8J. Adams
- 11M. Allende
- 20G. Kekana
- 24K. Cupido
- 28Z. Mdunyelwa
- 29D. Lunga
- 30R. Williams
Orlando Pirates
- 12O. Appollis
- 17E. Makgopa
- 38R. Mofokeng
- 16T. Mbatha
- 28P. Maswanganyi
- 30S. Nduli
- 7D. Hotto
- 33L. Seema
- 36K. Sebelebele
- 44M. Mbokazi
- 24S. Chaine
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Orlando Pirates have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Magesi(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Orlando Pirates(away) | 1-1 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Amazulu(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Chippa United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Richards Bay(home) | 4-0 | 8 Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Stellenbosch(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 1-1 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Marumo Gallants(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Sekhukhune United(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Polokwane City(home) | 2-0 | 8 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 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 |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Orlando Pirates 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 Cup |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Aug 16, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.9 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Orlando Pirates score 1.3 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.9 | 0.6 | 10 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| Orlando Pirates | 1.3 | 0.8 | 5 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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