Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay Prediction: The Buccaneers will extend their winning streak

The Buccaneers will face off against Richards Bay at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Orlando Pirates head here with seven consecutive wins in all competitions, while the visiting team have lost once in their last five games. The Soweto Giant are just a point from the CAF Champions League and can’t afford to drop points here.

Last five games: WWWWW

The Soweto Giant head here with another deserved victory as they scored twice against Chippa United. The Buccaneers are running rampant in the division, having won seven straight games. Orlando Pirates have found the back of the net twenty-three times over their last seven games in all competitions while conceding four times. Orlando Pirates are very close in their attempt to play CAF Champions League football next season, and a win here could secure them the spot. They are presently back in the race as they trail the second spot with a point. 

Orlando Pirates have won nine, drawn twice, and lost twice at home this season.

Last five games: WWLWD

The Natal Rich Boys have been highly aggressive in their approach to remaining in the division, losing just one of their last five matches. Richards Bay are five points below safety and must win all their remaining matches to stay in the league. More recently, they settled for a stalemate against Polokwane City on the road. It was a decent display from Richards Bay, who could have conceded against their opponent. 

Richards Bay are one of the sides that have conceded the most goals this season but have let in two goals in their last five games. They are still in the relegation zone and have picked twenty-four points from a combined eighty-one points. 

Both teams have won once and drawn twice over their previous four meetings. The Soweto Giant are eyeing the CAF Champions League spot, while the visitors must secure the maximum points to stand a chance at surviving. Orlando Pirates will most definitely play continental football next season but can still attain second place, which guarantees Champions League football. It’s a pretty tough game, but we expect the hosts to win for 1.61.

This encounter will witness less than two goals for 1.72.

We expect more goals after the break for 2.18.

Good luck!