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
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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
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 defeats; Mamelodi Sundowns have 8, 6 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(home) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 7, 2026 | TTM(away) | 4-1 | Cup |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Amazulu(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Magesi(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | MC Alger(home) | 2-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Saint Eloi Lupopo(away) | 1-1 | CAF Champions League |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Gomora United FC(home) | 2-1 | Cup |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Al Hilal Omdurman(away) | 1-2 | CAF Champions League |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Orlando Pirates win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Mamelodi Sundowns win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates | 8 Cup |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Orlando Pirates 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 Cup |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Orlando Pirates 2-1 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Orlando Pirates | Cup |
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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.8 | 0.5 | 10 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.7 | 0.7 | 7 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
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