Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates: result 1-4 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 17Kick-off on March 3, 2023 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates?
Orlando Pirates won 1-4 on March 3, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 6′M. SalengOrlando Pirates
- 47′T. DzvukamanjaOrlando Pirates
- 60′M. SalengOrlando Pirates
- 76′M. ShwabuleMoroka Swallows
- 90′M. SalengOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Moroka Swallows
4-4-2- 70T. Macheke
- 26K. Malinga
- 19E. Rusike
- 6T. Mthethwa
- 7L. Mtshali
- 32N. Lukhubeni
- 43P. Zulu
- 28Y. Sasman
- 2S. Sibiya
- 44K. Mngonyama
- 31T. Mbanjwa
Orlando Pirates
3-4-2-1- 37T. Dzvukamanja
- 3T. Lorch
- 18K. Dlamini
- 7D. Hotto
- 36M. Makhaula
- 4M. Timm
- 14M. Saleng
- 29P. Mako
- 39S. Mthethwa
- 27T. Xoki
- 34S. Chaine
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Moroka Swallows have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Orlando Pirates have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2023 | Chippa United(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Cape Town City(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Stellenbosch(away) | 0-3 | Cup |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Richards Bay(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Supersport United(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Maritzburg Utd(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Cape Town ALL Stars(away) | 2-0 | Cup |
| Feb 4, 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Marumo Gallants(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Moroka Swallows win, 3 draws, 2 Orlando Pirates wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2022 | Orlando Pirates 1-0 Moroka Swallows | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Moroka Swallows 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Orlando Pirates 1-0 Moroka Swallows | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Orlando Pirates 1-2 Moroka Swallows | 8 Cup |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Moroka Swallows 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 10, 2021 | Orlando Pirates 1-1 Moroka Swallows | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows on Aug 6, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Moroka Swallows score 0.6 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Orlando Pirates score 1.4 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroka Swallows | 0.6 | 1.1 | 6 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
| Orlando Pirates | 1.4 | 0.7 | 6 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 25 |
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Other matches in the same round
- Feb 19, 2023Kaizer Chiefs2-3Golden Arrows
- Feb 19, 2023Cape Town City2-0Moroka Swallows
- Feb 24, 2023Supersport United2-0Maritzburg Utd
- Feb 25, 2023Kaizer Chiefs1-0Orlando Pirates
- Feb 25, 2023Richards Bay1-2Stellenbosch
- Feb 25, 2023Sekhukhune United0-1Cape Town City
- Feb 25, 2023Amazulu1-1Royal AM
- Feb 26, 2023Chippa United1-2Moroka Swallows