Orlando Pirates vs Bloem Celtic: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 25Kick-off on April 4, 2018 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 won 2-1 on April 4, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 16′Musa Bloffis NyatamaOrlando Pirates
- 49′L. GordinhoBloem Celtic
- 77′A. MulengaOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Bloem Celtic
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 3T. Lorch
- 27J. Shonga
- 11L. Memela
- 33M. Munetsi
- 37X. Mlambo
- 4H. Jele
- 6G. Shitolo
- 14Musa Bloffis Nyatama
- 23I. Maela
- 28M. Dube
- 40S. Mpontshane
Bloem Celtic
- 10N. Mabena
- 13V. Letsoalo
- 8L. Phalane
- 33Kenoshi Jacky Motshegwa
- 35Lucky Baloyi
- 3Ronald Pfumbidzai
- 7D. Hotto
- 22M. Rikhotso
- 25L. Gordinho
- 27A. Ndengane
- 30Amour Patrick Tignyemb
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Bloem Celtic have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2018 | Golden Arrows(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Cape Town City(away) | 0-1 | Cup |
| Mar 3, 2018 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 25, 2018 | Chippa United(away) | 4-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(home) | 2-0 | Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2018 | Maritzburg Utd(away) | 1-2 | Cup |
| Mar 18, 2018 | Platinum Stars(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 11, 2018 | Richards Bay(home) | 3-1 | Cup |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Polokwane City(home) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 4, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Orlando Pirates win, 1 draw, 1 Bloem Celtic win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nov 26, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.7 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Bloem Celtic score 1.0 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.7 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Bloem Celtic | 1.0 | 1.5 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
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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