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Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu: prediction and stats

Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 16Kick-off on January 16, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA

Orlando PiratesAmazulu

The Footlab AI model makes Orlando Pirates the favourite at 61%, against 26% for a draw and 13% for Amazulu. The most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.6% of the 3,829 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 29, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu?

Orlando Pirates starts as the favourite with a 214-point Elo edge (2,052 vs 1,838).

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Orlando Pirates winDrawAmazulu win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Orlando Pirates

4-2-3-1
  1. 25B. Radiopane
  1. 33T. Mokobodi
  2. 20S. Selepe
  3. 48S. Masilela
  4. 23G. Lungu
  5. 12O. Appollis
  1. 6L. Seema
  2. 5N. Sibisi
  3. 3N. Ndaba
  4. 36K. Sebelebele
  1. 24S. Chaine

Amazulu

4-4-2
  1. 2A. Maqokola
  2. 23T. Ngwenya
  1. 14N. Radebe
  2. 15M. Mbanjwa
  3. 6S. Hlangabeza
  4. 10S. Maduna
  1. 12T. Fielies
  2. 42S. Mthethwa
  3. 3O. Mdaka
  4. 4R. Hanamub
  1. 1O. Mzimela

Computed on October 29, 2026 at 11:05 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat; Amazulu have 9, 3 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Orlando Pirates
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 27, 2026Milford FC(home)3-0League Cup
Oct 23, 2026African Stars(home)4-0CAF Champions League
Oct 17, 2026African Stars(away)1-0CAF Champions League
Oct 13, 2026TS Galaxy(home)3-0Premier Soccer League
Oct 10, 2026Mamelodi Sundowns(home)0-28 Cup
Amazulu
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2026Kruger United(away)1-0League Cup
Oct 13, 2026Durban City(away)2-1Premier Soccer League
Sep 19, 2026Polokwane City(away)1-0Premier Soccer League
Sep 12, 2026Marumo Gallants(home)1-0Premier Soccer League
Sep 4, 2026Richards Bay(away)2-1Premier Soccer League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Orlando Pirates wins, 2 draws, 0 Amazulu wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 12, 2026Amazulu 1-1 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Apr 18, 2026Orlando Pirates 3-0 AmazuluPremier Soccer League
Feb 3, 2026Amazulu 0-2 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
May 24, 2025Amazulu 1-1 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Oct 25, 2024Orlando Pirates 2-1 AmazuluPremier Soccer League
Apr 20, 2024Orlando Pirates 1-0 AmazuluPremier Soccer League

Last archived meeting: Amazulu vs Orlando Pirates on Aug 12, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Orlando Pirates score 2.1 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Amazulu score 1.5 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 39% probability of over 2.5 goals and 38% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Orlando Pirates2.10.3122/157/15
Amazulu1.51.077/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in Premier Soccer League (22 points from 8 matches) and Amazulu sit 3rd (19 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Orlando Pirates871019122
3Amazulu861112819

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu?
The Footlab AI model makes Orlando Pirates the favourite at 61%, against 26% for a draw and 13% for Amazulu.
Where and when is Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu played?
Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu is played on January 16, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Orlando Stadium, in the Premier Soccer League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 39% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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