Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United: prediction and stats
8 CupSemi-finalsKick-off on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, GA
The Footlab model makes Orlando Pirates the favourite at 75%, against 16% for a draw and 9% for Sekhukhune United. The most likely score is 2-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United?
Orlando Pirates starts as the favourite with a 237-point Elo edge (2,026 vs 1,789).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Orlando Pirates have 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats; Sekhukhune United have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sekhukhune United(away) | 1-0 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Chippa United(away) | 3-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Amazulu(away) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Durban City(home) | 2-1 | 8 Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Orlando Pirates(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Orlando Pirates(home) | 0-1 | 8 Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Polokwane City(home) | 2-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Kaizer Chiefs(away) | 0-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Amazulu(away) | 4-3 | 8 Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Orlando Pirates win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Sekhukhune United win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Orlando Pirates 2-0 Sekhukhune United | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sekhukhune United 0-1 Orlando Pirates | 8 Cup |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Sekhukhune United 0-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Orlando Pirates 0-1 Sekhukhune United | Premier Soccer League |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Orlando Pirates 0-1 Sekhukhune United | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Sekhukhune United 1-2 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United on Aug 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Orlando Pirates score 1.6 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sekhukhune United score 1.2 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pirates | 1.6 | 0.5 | 9 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| Sekhukhune United | 1.2 | 1.4 | 3 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United?
- The Footlab model makes Orlando Pirates the favourite at 75%, against 16% for a draw and 9% for Sekhukhune United.
- Where and when is Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United played?
- Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United is played on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Orlando Stadium, in the 8 Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.