Orlando Pirates vs Bidvest Wits: result 4-0 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 28Kick-off on April 25, 2018 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Bidvest Wits?
Orlando Pirates won 4-0 on April 25, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 12′S. HlantiOrlando Pirates (o.g.)
- 36′A. MulengaOrlando Pirates
- 40′J. ShongaOrlando Pirates (pen.)
- 58′A. MulengaOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Bidvest Wits
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 27J. Shonga
- 42A. Mulenga
- 11L. Memela
- 37X. Mlambo
- 4H. Jele
- 6G. Shitolo
- 14Musa Bloffis Nyatama
- 23I. Maela
- 34N. Nyauza
- 35D. Thopola
- 40S. Mpontshane
Bidvest Wits
- 9Eleazar Rodgers
- 6G. Scott
- 8T. Monare
- 12M. Pule
- 25E. Gyimah
- 39K. Mosiatlhaga
- 2N. Allie
- 13S. Hlanti
- 15Buhlebuyeza Wilson Mkhwanazi
- 26K. Ritchie
- 36K. Peters
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Bidvest Wits have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | Amazulu(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Supersport United(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Golden Arrows(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Cape Town City(away) | 0-1 | Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2018 | Polokwane City(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Enyimba(away) | 0-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Enyimba(home) | 1-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Orlando Pirates wins, 0 draws, 3 Bidvest Wits wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2017 | Bidvest Wits 1-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| May 4, 2017 | Bidvest Wits 1-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Orlando Pirates 1-2 Bidvest Wits | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Bidvest Wits vs Orlando Pirates on Sep 23, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.8 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Bidvest Wits score 1.2 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.8 | 1.1 | 3 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Bidvest Wits | 1.2 | 0.9 | 3 | 9/15 | 4/15 |
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 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 22 |
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