Orlando Pirates vs Enyimba: result 2-1 and analysis
CAF Confederation CupGroup Stage - 2Kick-off on March 17, 2021 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Enyimba?
Orlando Pirates won 2-1 on March 17, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 27′D. HottoOrlando Pirates
- 45′A. OladapoEnyimba (pen.)
- 89′T. MabasaOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Enyimba
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
4-3-3- 10M. Pule
- 15F. Makaringe
- 6B. Motshwari
- 22L. Mntambo
- 11D. Hotto
- 16T. Monare
- 29P. Mako
- 23I. Maela
- 5N. Nyauza
- 14T. Hlatshwayo
- 24S. Mpontshane
Enyimba
4-4-2- 25V. Mbaoma
- 17A. Iwuala
- 7Samson Bossa Obi
- 4A. Omaka
- 8F. Mohammed
- 26A. Oladapo
- 29I. Obot
- 5A. Hassan
- 23S. Okoroma
- 24N. Ogbonnaya
- 1J. Noble
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Enyimba have 9, 3 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | ES Setif(away) | 0-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 6, 2021 | Chippa United(away) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Bloem Celtic(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Maritzburg Utd(away) | 3-1 | Cup |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Supersport United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Al Ahli Benghazi(home) | 2-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Warri Wolves(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Jigawa Golden Stars(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Akwa United(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Rivers United(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.3 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Enyimba score 1.1 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.3 | 0.5 | 9 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
| Enyimba | 1.1 | 0.8 | 4 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Enyimba | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
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