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Orlando Pirates will take on Stellenbosch at Moses Mabhida Stadium in the MTN8 Cup on Saturday. The sides are set to rekindle their hostilities following their clash in the previous edition.
Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Preview
Orlando Pirates are eying a triumphant defense of their MTN8 Cup, which they won for the 12th time last season. The Soweto-based team are 90 minutes away from achieving that dream, after seeing off the challenge of Cape Town City 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. Orlando Pirates are bracing for a revenge-minded Stellenbosch.
The Buccaneers had the last say when the sides clashed in the semi-finals of the 2023 MTN8, edging Stellenbosch 3-2 on aggregate. However, Orlando Pirates should entertain no fear, as they are enjoying a purple patch and will be eager to show their bite in this final. They are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Stellenbosch opened their campaign with an easy 3-1 win over TS Galaxy in the quarterfinals before beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in the semi-finals. Stellenbosch are in search of their first title in this competition. Their win over giants Mamelodi Sundowns is expected to boost their confidence level heading into this clash.
Stellies have won one game in the Premier Soccer League new season, drawing once and losing once. They occupy the eighth position on four points as opposed to Orlando Pirates, who sit second on nine points after a flawless run of three matches. Stellenbosch have won once in their last four matches in all competitions.
Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Orlando Pirates have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Stellenbosch.
- Both teams have met 15 times, with Orlando Pirates claiming seven wins as opposed to four for Stellenbosch.
- Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch have met twice in this competition, with each side prevailing once.
- Stellenbosch have won seven times in their last 10 matches in all competitions, drawing twice and losing once.
- Orlando Pirates have won all of their last five matches while Stellenbosch have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Form Guide: Orlando Pirates – W-W-W-W-W, Stellenbosch –D-W-D-L-W.
Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Prediction
Orlando Pirates are in great shape and boast richer experience in this competition than Stellenbosch. They would only need to avoid complacency.
Stellenbosch are staring at their very first success in the MTN8. They are expected to be fired up, especially to avoid falling to Orlando Pirates for a second year in a row.
Orlando Pirates are the favorites based on form.
Prediction: Orlando Pirates 2-1 Stellenbosch
Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Orlando Pirates to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Orlando Pirates to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Stellenbosch to score - Yes
