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Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows: result 1-1 and analysis

Premier Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on January 10, 2021 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA

Orlando Pirates
1-1
Moroka Swallows

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What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows?

Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows drew 1-1 on January 10, 2021.

Goalscorers

  • 85′B. MotshwariOrlando Pirates
  • 90′K. MahlatsiMoroka Swallows

Official lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Orlando Pirates

4-2-3-1
  1. 3T. Lorch
  1. 37T. Dzvukamanja
  2. 15F. Makaringe
  3. 6B. Motshwari
  1. 17W. Jooste
  2. 11D. Hotto
  1. 16T. Monare
  2. 29P. Mako
  3. 5N. Nyauza
  4. 14T. Hlatshwayo
  1. 30Wayne Sandilands

Moroka Swallows

4-3-3
  1. 28K. Sekgota
  2. 24F. Basadien
  3. 6T. Mthethwa
  1. 12R. Gamildien
  2. 9Lebohang Lefalamang Mokoena
  3. 14G. Thibedi
  1. 4Njabulo Ngcobo
  2. 5W. Letlabika
  3. 27T. Matlaba
  4. 8V. Mere
  1. 30V. Vries
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat; Moroka Swallows have 11, 4 and 0.

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

Orlando Pirates
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 2, 2021Mamelodi Sundowns(away)0-1Premier Soccer League
Dec 22, 2020Sagrada Esperança(away)1-0CAF Confederation Cup
Dec 16, 2020Chippa United(home)1-0Premier Soccer League
Dec 12, 2020Bloem Celtic(away)2-18 Cup
Dec 5, 2020Cape Town City(away)2-2Premier Soccer League
Moroka Swallows
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 5, 2021Cape Town City(home)3-2Premier Soccer League
Dec 20, 2020Black Leopards(away)2-1Premier Soccer League
Dec 15, 2020Maritzburg Utd(home)2-0Premier Soccer League
Dec 5, 2020Golden Arrows(away)1-1Premier Soccer League
Nov 24, 2020Kaizer Chiefs(home)1-0Premier Soccer League

How many goals should we expect?

Orlando Pirates score 1.3 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Moroka Swallows score 1.5 and concede 0.4.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Orlando Pirates1.30.586/154/15
Moroka Swallows1.50.4105/154/15

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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