Orlando Pirates meet Mamelodi Sundowns in the biggest game this Wednesday. The game at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg could have massive implications on the final Betway Premiership standings, and that’s why the whole of South Africa will watch this contest.

Right now, the Pirates have 38 points, which is 6 more than the Sundowns, but Mamelodi has a game in hand, meaning that a win here would bring them back to just three points and give them a chance to level with the rivals in the title race.

This will be the fourth time this year that these two units have met, and all previous encounters ended in a draw after the regular time. That’s something one has to know if he plans to bet on football. Also, for more Betway Premiership odds, click this link.

Orlando Pirates VS Mamelodi Sundowns Preview

Orlando Pirates

The Pirates are in excellent form, not losing the last 14 contests, posting 11 wins and three draws during that span. Right now, this unit has a four-game winning streak, during which it posted three clean sheets, totaling a goal difference of 11-1.

When looking only at home matches, the Pirates have 13 straight wins, with the last meeting in which they haven’t won at home being all the way back in August last year. And the rival… Mamelodi, 1-1 in the MTN 8 Cup.

This team has the best defense in the league, allowing only 5 goals in 16 appearances, and also has the best offense at the moment, with 25 goals scored.

Mamelodi Sundowns

The Sundowns have a 24-7 goal difference after 15 games. They are still in the title race, but the win at the FNB Stadium is imperative for them, otherwise, the trophy will go to Pirates. Their results in recent times have been mixed, but that’s mostly due to their CAF Champions League, where they had a tough battle to reach the playoffs.

Eventually, Mamelodi reached the knockout stage, with two wins, three ties, and one loss in 6 matches, finishing behind Al-Hilal Omdurman. This is a great success for Sundowns, who now have to push with all of their power to reach Orlando.

Their results on the road are mixed, and Mamelodi has just two wins in its last 6 outings. Apart from it, they’ve posted three ties, and one defeat and all the matches but one were with under 2.5 goals.

Orlando Pirates VS Mamelodi Sundowns Head to Head

As stated, this is the fourth meeting between these two units this season. All three ended with the same result, 1-1, with two of them being in the MTN 8 Cup. Though, Pirates managed to eliminate Sundowns after the penalties, in their own house.

Orlando Pirates VS Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions

This will be a very hard and rigid game, in which neither side will risk early on. As for the Pirates, we are sure they won’t be disappointed if this one ends in a draw, as it suits them perfectly ahead of the rest of the season.

Mamelodi is in a difficult position and will have to open up at some point. Three points are necessary for the Sundowns, meaning that if the result is leveled, they will need to open up, so all those who are into live betting, keep this in mind.

Our pick here will be under 2.5 goals, and that’s something we are pretty sure of. Both teams have ultra-strong defenses, and with the stakes here, there won’t be too many goals.

Our verdict: Under 2.5 goals

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