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Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows: result 2-0 and analysis

Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 10Kick-off on December 5, 2023 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA

Orlando Pirates
2-0
Moroka Swallows

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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows?

Orlando Pirates won 2-0 on December 5, 2023.

Goalscorers

  • 40′E. MakgopaOrlando Pirates
  • 72′S. SibiyaOrlando Pirates (o.g.)

Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Orlando Pirates

3-4-3
  1. 38R. Mofokeng
  2. 17E. Makgopa
  3. 45M. Pule
  1. 7D. Hotto
  2. 15N. Ndlondlo
  3. 4M. Timm
  4. 28P. Maswanganyi
  1. 27T. Xoki
  2. 49O. Ndah
  3. 11F. Makaringe
  1. 35M. Buthelezi

Moroka Swallows

4-4-2
  1. 11G. Mhango
  2. 26K. Malinga
  1. 10L. Mtshali
  2. 42D. Zuma
  3. 6T. Mthethwa
  4. 7T. Patjie
  1. 19F. Tshanini
  2. 24V. Sibiya
  3. 4K. Allan
  4. 27K. Phillips
  1. 16D. Akpeyi
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Moroka Swallows have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Orlando Pirates
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 25, 2023Richards Bay(away)0-0Premier Soccer League
Nov 11, 2023Kaizer Chiefs(away)1-0Premier Soccer League
Nov 7, 2023Sekhukhune United(home)1-0Premier Soccer League
Nov 4, 2023Richards Bay(away)0-0League Cup
Nov 1, 2023Ajax Cape Town(away)1-2Premier Soccer League
Moroka Swallows
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 26, 2023Kaizer Chiefs(home)0-1Premier Soccer League
Nov 11, 2023Polokwane City(away)0-0Premier Soccer League
Nov 8, 2023TS Galaxy(home)1-0Premier Soccer League
Oct 22, 2023Richards Bay(away)1-2League Cup
Oct 4, 2023Chippa United(home)0-0Premier Soccer League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Orlando Pirates wins, 2 draws, 1 Moroka Swallows win.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 3, 2023Moroka Swallows 1-4 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Aug 6, 2022Orlando Pirates 1-0 Moroka SwallowsPremier Soccer League
Dec 14, 2021Moroka Swallows 1-1 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
Sep 11, 2021Orlando Pirates 1-0 Moroka SwallowsPremier Soccer League
Aug 14, 2021Orlando Pirates 1-2 Moroka Swallows8 Cup
Apr 24, 2021Moroka Swallows 1-1 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League

Last archived meeting: Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates on Mar 3, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

Orlando Pirates score 0.7 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Moroka Swallows score 1.0 and concede 0.7.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Orlando Pirates0.70.593/152/15
Moroka Swallows1.00.765/154/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
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2Orlando Pirates981021225

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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

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