Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Prediction: The Buccaneers can’t afford to lose here

The Buccaneers will lock horns with Sekhukhune United for the third time this season at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. Orlando Pirates have picked up a point from a possible six against Sekhukhune United this season and will be out to break the jinx.

The Buccaneers were fantastic in the just concluded season, finishing behind Mamelodi Sundowns after their poor start. Orlando will be playing in the CAF Champions League next season after four years without participation. The Buccaneers head here after knocking out Kaizer Chiefs in a thrilling (1-2) away win. The Buccaneers are one of the best attacking sides in the league, having scored thirty-nine times, and are the favorite here.

The Babina Noko side have lost once over their last twenty games and head here after knocking out Stellenbosch in the quarterfinals. Sekhukhune United had the fifth-best defense in the just concluded season, finishing 7th on the log after their last-day victory over Supersport United. Sekhukhune United have been lucky with their fixtures in this competition and will face their real test against the Buccaneers tomorrow.

Orlando Pirates won twice over their last four games, while Sekhukhune secured a win and a game ending in a draw. Orlando Pirates have been remarkable in recent games at home, the same as Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers are known for their attacking prowess, while Sekhukhune United are very conservative at the back. To back up this point, Sekhukhune United only lost by a two-goal margin throughout their campaign. It’s a final match, and the result could go both ways, but with the Buccaneers looking to win the trophy for the ninth time, they stand a better chance here. Bet on home to lift the trophy 1.60.

We also expect the Buccaneers to strike first here for 1.53.

We expect a total of under 2.5 goals here as Sekhukhune United will defend and hope to counter Orlando Pirates.

Good luck!