Platinum Stars vs Orlando Pirates: result 0-2 and analysis
Premier Soccer LeagueMatchday 19Kick-off on January 27, 2018 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng, NW
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What was the result of Platinum Stars vs Orlando Pirates?
Orlando Pirates won 0-2 on January 27, 2018.
Goalscorers
- 28′J. ShongaOrlando Pirates
- 73′T. LorchOrlando Pirates
Official lineup for Platinum Stars vs Orlando Pirates
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Platinum Stars
- 37B. Ntuli
- 15Sibusiso Msomi
- 22Robert Ng’ambi
- 41Manti Molemo Mekoa
- 43Zama Ashley Rambuwane
- 2V. Mere
- 5S. Sithole
- 18Ryan De Jongh
- 20L. Mpeta
- 25Sibusiso Mthethwa
- 35Dino Ben Visser
Orlando Pirates
- 3T. Lorch
- 27J. Shonga
- 5M. Makola
- 11L. Memela
- 26Riyaad Norodien
- 6G. Shitolo
- 14Musa Bloffis Nyatama
- 23I. Maela
- 28M. Dube
- 34N. Nyauza
- 16Thapelo Jackson Mabokgwane
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Platinum Stars have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats; Orlando Pirates have 4, 8 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2018 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 0-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Ajax Cape Town(away) | 1-3 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 6, 2018 | Cape Town City(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Bidvest Wits(away) | 1-0 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Kaizer Chiefs(home) | 0-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2018 | Polokwane City(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Mamelodi Sundowns(away) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Jan 6, 2018 | Baroka FC(home) | 3-1 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Free State Stars(away) | 1-2 | Premier Soccer League |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Amazulu(home) | 1-1 | Premier Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Platinum Stars wins, 3 draws, 0 Orlando Pirates wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2017 | Orlando Pirates 1-1 Platinum Stars | Premier Soccer League |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Platinum Stars 0-0 Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Orlando Pirates 1-1 Platinum Stars | Premier Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Orlando Pirates vs Platinum Stars on Oct 18, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
Platinum Stars score 0.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Orlando Pirates score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Stars | 0.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
| Orlando Pirates | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 25 |
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