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Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: result 1-2 and analysis

Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 17Kick-off on February 18, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA

Orlando Pirates
1-2
Mamelodi Sundowns

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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

Mamelodi Sundowns won 1-2 on February 18, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 37′B. LeónMamelodi Sundowns
  • 41′B. LeónMamelodi Sundowns
  • 47′P. MaswanganyiOrlando Pirates

Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Orlando Pirates

4-2-3-1
  1. 9Y. Mbuthuma
  1. 38R. Mofokeng
  2. 28P. Maswanganyi
  3. 12O. Appollis
  1. 15M. Nemtajela
  2. 8M. Makhaula
  1. 7D. Hotto
  2. 5N. Sibisi
  3. 33L. Seema
  4. 36K. Sebelebele
  1. 24S. Chaine

Mamelodi Sundowns

3-4-3
  1. 17T. Matthews
  2. 12B. León
  3. 10Nuno Santos
  1. 6A. Modiba
  2. 8J. Adams
  3. 4T. Mokoena
  4. 27T. Morena
  1. 3K. Ndamane
  2. 20G. Kekana
  3. 25K. Mudau
  1. 30R. Williams
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat; Mamelodi Sundowns have 8, 6 and 1.

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

Orlando Pirates
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Feb 14, 2026Marumo Gallants(home)3-0Premier Soccer League
Feb 7, 2026TTM(away)4-1Cup
Feb 3, 2026Amazulu(away)2-0Premier Soccer League
Jan 31, 2026Magesi(home)2-0Premier Soccer League
Jan 24, 2026Sekhukhune United(away)0-0Premier Soccer League
Mamelodi Sundowns
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Feb 14, 2026MC Alger(home)2-0CAF Champions League
Feb 8, 2026Saint Eloi Lupopo(away)1-1CAF Champions League
Feb 4, 2026Gomora United FC(home)2-1Cup
Jan 30, 2026Al Hilal Omdurman(away)1-2CAF Champions League
Jan 27, 2026Sekhukhune United(away)2-0Premier Soccer League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Orlando Pirates wins, 3 draws, 1 Mamelodi Sundowns win.

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 1, 2025Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Aug 23, 2025Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates8 Cup
Aug 16, 2025Orlando Pirates 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns8 Cup
Mar 16, 2025Orlando Pirates 2-1 Mamelodi SundownsPremier Soccer League
Feb 8, 2025Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Jun 1, 2024Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Orlando PiratesCup

Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates on Nov 1, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Orlando Pirates score 1.8 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.7 and concede 0.7.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Orlando Pirates1.80.5104/156/15
Mamelodi Sundowns1.70.778/155/15

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 Mamelodi Sundowns sit 1st (26 points from 10 matches).

2026-27 standings
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1Mamelodi Sundowns1082027926
2Orlando Pirates981021225

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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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