Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: result 1-1 and analysis
8 CupSemi-finalsKick-off on August 16, 2025 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 on August 16, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 36′T. MokoenaMamelodi Sundowns
- 87′K. SebelebeleOrlando Pirates
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Mamelodi Sundowns have 9, 4 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Marumo Gallants(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Sekhukhune United(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Polokwane City(home) | 2-0 | 8 Cup |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Granada CF(away) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 28, 2025 | Magesi(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Amazulu(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Chippa United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Richards Bay(home) | 4-0 | 8 Cup |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Fluminense(home) | 0-0 | FIFA Club World Cup |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Borussia Dortmund(home) | 3-4 | FIFA Club World Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Orlando Pirates win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Mamelodi Sundowns win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Mar 16, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.3 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Mamelodi Sundowns score 2.0 and concede 0.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.3 | 0.9 | 5 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2.0 | 0.6 | 10 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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