Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger: result 0-0 and analysis
CAF Champions LeagueQuarter-finalsKick-off on April 9, 2025 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger?
Orlando Pirates and MC Alger drew 0-0 on April 9, 2025.
Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Orlando Pirates
5-3-2- 17E. Makgopa
- 33M. Nkota
- 3R. Mofokeng
- 16T. Mbatha
- 8M. Makhaula
- 7D. Hotto
- 38M. Mbokazi
- 5N. Sibisi
- 27T. Xoki
- 30D. van Rooyen
- 24S. Chaine
MC Alger
4-3-3- 21L. Tabti
- 35Mohamed Saliou Bangoura
- 24Z. Naidji
- 8Z. Draoui
- 6M. Benkhemassa
- 38A. Bouras
- 3M. Khelif
- 5A. Abdellaoui
- 19A. Ghezala
- 20R. Halaïmia
- 16T. Moussaoui
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; MC Alger have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | Polokwane City(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 1, 2025 | MC Alger(away) | 1-0 | CAF Champions League |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 2-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Stellenbosch(away) | 0-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Supersport United(away) | 2-2 | Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 0-1 | CAF Champions League |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Khenchela(home) | 2-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | MC Oran(away) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | CS Constantine(home) | 2-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Paradou AC(away) | 3-1 | Ligue 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 1 Orlando Pirates win, 0 draws, 0 MC Alger wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | MC Alger 0-1 Orlando Pirates | CAF Champions League |
Last archived meeting: MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates on Apr 1, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; MC Alger score 1.6 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| MC Alger | 1.6 | 0.8 | 6 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MC Alger | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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