Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City Prediction: This fierce encounter will end in favour of the home side

Orlando Pirates return to domestic action following their victory in the continental tournament and will now host Cape Town at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. This encounter produced more than two goals in both legs last season, and we expect a similar scoreline here.

Last three games: LWD

The Buccaneers have had a slow start to this season, with one win, one draw and a defeat. Orlando Pirates failed to convert their chances as they were beaten by Stellenbosch United in their opening. They bounced back when they scored four times in the league while conceding twice to secure their first three points against Royal AM. More recently, the Buccaneers shared the spoils against Chippa United in a game they dominated. Despite drawing the first blood, Chippa United crawled their way back into the game when Goodman Mosele levelled in the 65th minute.

The Buccaneers are tipped to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the title this season, and a win here will further boost their confidence.

Last four games: WWLL

The Citizens started this season with great momentum, winning two of their first two games and failing to concede. However, they have now lost their last two consecutive matches in the league. Cape Town lost to Sekhukhune United and Supersport United, conceding twice without finding the back of the net.

The Citizens looked disoriented after losing three consecutive matches; however, we believe they’ll give the home team a run for their money.

In terms of results, the rivalry between the Buccaneers and the Citizens has been a tight one, with eight stalemates witnessed. At the same time, victories have been shared evenly at four apiece—the Buccaneers head here with great enthusiasm after qualifying for the next phase of the CAF Confederation Cup. Orlando Pirates lost focus in their most recent game in the league, bowing to a share of the spoils against Chippa United. On the other hand, Cape Town have struggled to convert their chances over their last two encounters, picking up six points from a possible twelve. Both sides won at home last season, and considering Orlando Pirates' form of late, we expect them to take advantage of the Citizens' vulnerability at the back; bet on a home win for 1.80.

We expect the visitors to find their scoring shoes here; bet on BTTS for 2.17.

Orlando Pirates will attempt to dominate from the very second of the game, and we expect them to get a goal first for 1.57.

Good luck!