Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 9, 2017 at 06:15 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu?
Orlando Pirates and Amazulu drew 1-1 on December 9, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 23′N. NyauzaAmazulu (o.g.)
- 34′N. NyauzaOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 17Ayanda Nkosi
- 24T. Kutumela
- 27J. Shonga
- 5M. Makola
- 11L. Memela
- 6G. Shitolo
- 8T. Matlaba
- 14Musa Bloffis Nyatama
- 19J. Chabalala
- 34N. Nyauza
- 16Thapelo Jackson Mabokgwane
Amazulu
- 16R. Manzini
- 4Michael Alan Morton
- 6Butholezwe Ncube
- 9M. Cele
- 12Siduduzo Dlamini
- 14S. Sithebe
- 13Sadat Ouro-Akoriko
- 17M. Gumede
- 24T. Sikhakhane
- 36Simphiwe Mtsweni
- 31B. Pule
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 5 wins, 8 draws and 2 defeats; Amazulu have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2017 | Supersport United(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Bloem Celtic(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Golden Arrows(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Polokwane City(home) | 4-4 | League Cup |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2017 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Baroka FC(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 0-3 | League Cup |
| Oct 21, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 0.9 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Amazulu score 1.5 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 0.9 | 0.8 | 9 | 5/15 | 3/15 |
| Amazulu | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 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 (22 points from 8 matches) and Amazulu sit 3rd (19 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 22 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 19 |
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