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Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows: result 5-0 and analysis

Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on April 7, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA

Orlando Pirates
5-0
Golden Arrows

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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows?

Orlando Pirates won 5-0 on April 7, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 16′R. MofokengOrlando Pirates
  • 30′O. AppollisOrlando Pirates
  • 36′E. MaovaOrlando Pirates (o.g.)
  • 61′R. MofokengOrlando Pirates
  • 90′O. AppollisOrlando Pirates

Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Orlando Pirates

4-2-3-1
  1. 9Y. Mbuthuma
  1. 11T. Moremi
  2. 38R. Mofokeng
  3. 12O. Appollis
  1. 15M. Nemtajela
  2. 16T. Mbatha
  1. 7D. Hotto
  2. 5N. Sibisi
  3. 33L. Seema
  4. 36K. Sebelebele
  1. 24S. Chaine

Golden Arrows

4-3-2-1
  1. 18S. Dion
  1. 14A. Van Rooi
  2. 11N. Sibiya
  1. 41N. Zwane
  2. 24N. Dlamini
  3. 25A. Maxwele
  1. 51Mfanuvela Mafuleka
  2. 38N. Mabaso
  3. 4A. Jiyane
  4. 52K. Shezi
  1. 34E. Maova
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat; Golden Arrows have 5, 5 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Orlando Pirates
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 22, 2026TS Galaxy(away)6-0Premier Soccer League
Mar 14, 2026Siwelele(home)1-1Premier Soccer League
Mar 11, 2026Richards Bay(home)2-0Premier Soccer League
Mar 4, 2026Polokwane City(away)2-1Premier Soccer League
Feb 28, 2026Kaizer Chiefs(away)3-0Premier Soccer League
Golden Arrows
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 22, 2026Sekhukhune United(home)1-0Premier Soccer League
Mar 18, 2026Stellenbosch(home)1-1Premier Soccer League
Mar 14, 2026Marumo Gallants(away)2-1Premier Soccer League
Mar 8, 2026Durban City(home)1-1Cup
Mar 4, 2026Mamelodi Sundowns(away)1-2Premier Soccer League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 6 Orlando Pirates wins, 0 draws, 0 Golden Arrows wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 5, 2025Golden Arrows 1-3 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
May 13, 2025Orlando Pirates 3-0 Golden ArrowsPremier Soccer League
May 6, 2025Golden Arrows 1-2 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Apr 6, 2024Orlando Pirates 7-1 Golden ArrowsPremier Soccer League
Dec 17, 2023Golden Arrows 1-2 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Jan 14, 2023Orlando Pirates 3-1 Golden ArrowsPremier Soccer League

Last archived meeting: Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates on Nov 5, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Orlando Pirates score 2.1 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Golden Arrows score 1.2 and concede 1.1.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Orlando Pirates2.10.3114/156/15
Golden Arrows1.21.158/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in Premier Soccer League (25 points from 9 matches) and Golden Arrows sit 10th (8 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Orlando Pirates981021225
10Golden Arrows9153358

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The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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