Orlando Pirates vs Bloem Celtic: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on March 5, 2019 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Bloem Celtic?
Orlando Pirates and Bloem Celtic drew 1-1 on March 5, 2019.
Goalscorers
- 38′M. RikhotsoBloem Celtic
- 80′L. MemelaOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Bloem Celtic
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 3T. Lorch
- 12J. Shonga
- 17A. Mulenga
- 7Kudakwashe Mahachi
- 44A. Mabaso
- 45M. Pule
- 4H. Jele
- 14Musa Bloffis Nyatama
- 21A. Ndengane
- 23I. Maela
- 30Wayne Sandilands
Bloem Celtic
- 10N. Mabena
- 8L. Phalane
- 12N. Maema
- 18Given Kamogelo Mashikinya
- 35Lucky Baloyi
- 50M. Masuku
- 2M. Tani
- 19B. Sam
- 22M. Rikhotso
- 38Mzwanele Mahashe
- 30Amour Patrick Tignyemb
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; Bloem Celtic have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2019 | Golden Arrows(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 23, 2019 | Amazulu(home) | 4-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2019 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 24, 2019 | Free State Stars(home) | 2-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 16, 2019 | Richards Bay(home) | 1-0 | Cup |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Baroka FC(away) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 3, 2019 | Black Leopards(home) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Orlando Pirates wins, 1 draw, 2 Bloem Celtic wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2018 | Bloem Celtic 1-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Orlando Pirates 2-1 Bloem Celtic | Premier Soccer League |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Bloem Celtic 0-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| May 10, 2017 | Bloem Celtic 0-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Orlando Pirates 1-2 Bloem Celtic | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Bloem Celtic vs Orlando Pirates on Aug 19, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Bloem Celtic score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.9 | 1.1 | 3 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
| Bloem Celtic | 1.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
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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