Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on March 16, 2025 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Orlando Pirates won 2-1 on March 16, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 4′R. MofokengOrlando Pirates
- 5′R. MofokengOrlando Pirates
- 66′K. MudauMamelodi Sundowns
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; Mamelodi Sundowns have 12, 2 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | Stellenbosch(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Supersport United(away) | 2-2 | Cup |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Chippa United(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Marumo Gallants(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Cape Town City(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | Amazulu(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Golden Arrows(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Sekhukhune United(away) | 4-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 22, 2025 | TS Galaxy(home) | 4-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Orlando Pirates win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Mamelodi Sundowns win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Orlando Pirates | Cup |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Orlando Pirates 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 Cup |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 4, 2023 | Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates on Feb 8, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Mamelodi Sundowns score 2.5 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2.5 | 0.8 | 5 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Orlando Pirates sit 1st in Premier Soccer League (7 points from 3 matches) and Mamelodi Sundowns sit 3rd (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Other matches in the same round
- Mar 12, 2025Kaizer Chiefs0-0Cape Town City
- Mar 12, 2025Marumo Gallants1-2Sekhukhune United
- Mar 12, 2025Polokwane City0-1Golden Arrows
- Mar 14, 2025Royal AMvsSupersport United
- Mar 14, 2025Amazulu1-2TS Galaxy
- Mar 15, 2025Cape Town City0-1Marumo Gallants
- Mar 15, 2025Magesi1-0Golden Arrows
- Mar 15, 2025Chippa United2-0Polokwane City