Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: result 0-2 and analysis
8 CupFinalKick-off on October 10, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 0-2 on October 10, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 12′T. MokoenaMamelodi Sundowns
- 90′I. RaynersMamelodi Sundowns (pen.)
What had the model predicted before the match?
Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Mamelodi Sundowns win at 37%: prediction correct. Most likely score announced: 1-1. Actual score: 0-2.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 9Y. Mbuthuma
- 11T. Moremi
- 16T. Mbatha
- 20S. Selepe
- 23G. Lungu
- 33T. Mokobodi
- 5N. Sibisi
- 6L. Seema
- 7D. Hotto
- 36K. Sebelebele
- 24S. Chaine
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 12B. León
- 4T. Mokoena
- 10Nuno Santos
- 11M. Allende
- 17T. Matthews
- 3K. Ndamane
- 6A. Modiba
- 22T. Matuludi
- 27T. Morena
- 42Malibongwe Khoza
- 30R. Williams
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Mamelodi Sundowns have 10, 4 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Marumo Gallants(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Durban City(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 12, 2026 | La Cure Waves(home) | 3-1 | CAF Champions League |
| Sep 6, 2026 | La Cure Waves(away) | 0-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Kruger United(away) | 4-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Al-Ahli Jeddah(home) | 2-1 | FIFA Intercontinental Cup |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Chippa United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Siwelele(home) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Golden Arrows(away) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Milford FC(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Orlando Pirates win, 3 draws, 2 Mamelodi Sundowns wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Orlando Pirates 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns | Premier Soccer League |
| 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 |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns on Feb 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.9 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Mamelodi Sundowns score 2.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.9 | 0.5 | 10 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2.1 | 1.1 | 3 | 11/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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How does Footlab AI 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. 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