Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 16Kick-off on March 1, 2025 at 03:45 PM (UTC)Free State Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, FS
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What was the result of Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
Marumo Gallants won 2-0 on March 1, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 15′G. MhangoMarumo Gallants
- 74′T. MbathaMarumo Gallants (o.g.)
Official lineup for Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Marumo Gallants
4-2-3-1- 9Junior Zindoga
- 7G. Mhango
- 26S. Sithole
- 22D. Msendami
- 15M. Nemtajela
- 5D. Manaka
- 21L. Mabotja
- 35Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana
- 3M. Rikhotso
- 13Khumbulani Ncube
- 36W. Arubi
Orlando Pirates
4-2-3-1- 19T. Mabasa
- 38R. Mofokeng
- 18K. Dlamini
- 26B. Shandu
- 16T. Mbatha
- 8M. Makhaula
- 7D. Hotto
- 5N. Sibisi
- 27T. Xoki
- 3D. van Rooyen
- 24S. Chaine
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Marumo Gallants have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Orlando Pirates have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2025 | Polokwane City(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Amazulu(home) | 1-0 | Cup |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Amazulu(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Richards Bay(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | Cape Town City(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Baroka FC(home) | 3-1 | Cup |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 1-4 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Sekhukhune United(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Marumo Gallants wins, 2 draws, 4 Orlando Pirates wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2024 | Orlando Pirates 8-1 Marumo Gallants | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Marumo Gallants 0-2 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Orlando Pirates 1-0 Marumo Gallants | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Marumo Gallants 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Cup |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Orlando Pirates 2-1 Marumo Gallants | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Marumo Gallants 0-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants on Dec 24, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Marumo Gallants score 0.8 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Orlando Pirates score 1.9 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marumo Gallants | 0.8 | 1.5 | 6 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| Orlando Pirates | 1.9 | 0.9 | 4 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Marumo Gallants sit 15th in Premier Soccer League (5 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 |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 5 |
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