Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: result 0-2 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 28Kick-off on May 7, 2017 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Mamelodi Sundowns won 0-2 on May 7, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 25′K. BilliatMamelodi Sundowns
- 48′Y. ZakriMamelodi Sundowns
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
- 31T. Gabuza
- 15T. Qalinge
- 18I. Sarr
- 20O. Manyisa
- 25Thabo Rakhale
- 2Ayanda Gcaba
- 4H. Jele
- 8T. Matlaba
- 21Patrick Phungwayo
- 45A. Mobara
- 16Thapelo Jackson Mabokgwane
Mamelodi Sundowns
- 22P. Tau
- 24Y. Zakri
- 13Samuel Tiyani Mabunda
- 18T. Zwane
- 19M. Mashaba
- 33K. Billiat
- 2Thabo Nthethe
- 8Hlompho Alpheus Kekana
- 27T. Morena
- 32Motjeka Madisha
- 36D. Onyango
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats; Mamelodi Sundowns have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Chippa United(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Baroka FC(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Highlands Park FC(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Maritzburg Utd(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | Platinum Stars(home) | 2-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| May 1, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Golden Arrows(away) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Ajax Cape Town(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Supersport United(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 0 Orlando Pirates wins, 0 draws, 1 Mamelodi Sundowns win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2017 | Mamelodi Sundowns 6-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates on Feb 11, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.0 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Mamelodi Sundowns score 1.3 and concede 0.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3 | 10/15 | 7/15 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 1.3 | 0.5 | 9 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in Premier Soccer League (22 points from 8 matches) and Mamelodi Sundowns sit 1st (23 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 22 |
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