Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu: result 4-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 17Kick-off on February 23, 2019 at 06:15 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu?
Orlando Pirates won 4-1 on February 23, 2019.
Goalscorers
- 12′Jabulani Nkosingiphile NcobeniAmazulu
- 21′Kudakwashe MahachiOrlando Pirates
- 41′L. MemelaOrlando Pirates
- 44′J. ShongaOrlando Pirates
- 84′B. MotshwariOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 3T. Lorch
- 12J. Shonga
- 7Kudakwashe Mahachi
- 11L. Memela
- 27B. Motshwari
- 33M. Munetsi
- 45M. Pule
- 14Musa Bloffis Nyatama
- 21A. Ndengane
- 23I. Maela
- 30Wayne Sandilands
Amazulu
- 7B. Ntuli
- 4Michael Alan Morton
- 8Jabulani Nkosingiphile Ncobeni
- 14S. Sithebe
- 19Talent Chawapiwa
- 25Phumlani Siphesihle Gumede
- 50N. Vilakazi
- 17M. Gumede
- 24T. Sikhakhane
- 27T. Xoki
- 28S. Mbatha
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 7 wins, 7 draws and 1 defeat; Amazulu have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2019 | Supersport United(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 9, 2019 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Black Leopards(away) | 2-2 | Cup |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Baroka FC(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Chippa United(home) | 4-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2019 | Cape Town City(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 2-2 | Cup |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Highlands Park FC(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Orlando Pirates wins, 2 draws, 0 Amazulu wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2018 | Amazulu 1-3 Orlando Pirates | League Cup |
| Oct 6, 2018 | Amazulu 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Amazulu 1-2 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Orlando Pirates 1-1 Amazulu | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Amazulu vs Orlando Pirates on Nov 3, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Amazulu score 1.4 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.7 | 1.1 | 3 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
| Amazulu | 1.4 | 1.2 | 8 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in Premier Soccer League (25 points from 9 matches) and Amazulu sit 3rd (22 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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- Feb 24, 2019Black Leopards0-0Highlands Park FC
- Feb 24, 2019Bloem Celtic2-3Free State Stars
- Feb 27, 2019Mamelodi Sundowns3-2Cape Town City
- Mar 1, 2019Maritzburg Utd2-1Amazulu
- Mar 2, 2019Mamelodi Sundowns0-0Bloem Celtic
- Mar 2, 2019Free State Stars2-2Black Leopards