Orlando Pirates vs Royal AM Prediction: The Buccaneers will bounce back against their opponent

After failing to win their opening game, Orlando Pirates will reach for the maximum points when they host Royal AM at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. 

The Buccaneers failed to convert their chances as they were beaten by Stellenbosch United on the road. Orlando Pirates' opening game ended in a (1-0) defeat when A. Van Wyk scored for the home side and defended their lead. Orlando Pirates, with 63% percent of the ball and eighteen shots to Stellenbosch, hit the post once as they went with nothing.

The Buccaneers finished strong last season, despite not starting the league well. They picked up fifty-four points from a possible ninety and will compete in the CAF Champions League this season. One thing they have done well this season is to retain their star players. 

Orlando Pirates' influential midfielder, Monnapule Saleng, who had the best goals/assists last season, will be desperate for the golden boot after falling short by a goal last season. 

The Buccaneers are tipped to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the title this season, and a win here will kickstart their journey of displacing the Brazilians.

The visitors began their journey with a boring share of the spoils at home against Amazulu. Royal AM were lucky to have walked off with a point as the visitors hit the crossbar once. 

Royal AM escaped relegation by just five points last season, finishing the league with thirty-five points from a combined ninety. Royal AM conceded the second most goals (43) in the previous season, a record to make do with if they’re to challenge for the top four this season.

Over their previous twenty meetings, Royal AM have won three while Orlando Pirates have won eleven and six games ending in a draw. Orlando Pirates were unlucky not to have secured a point in their opening game despite being the better side. On the other hand, Royal AM were almost overwhelmed at home as their opponent hit the post once in a boring share of the spoils. To challenge Mamelodi Sundowns for the title this season, the Buccaneers must find a way to win by a significant margin here, and we are confident they’ll win and score more than once for 1.80.

We expect Orlando Pirates to get a win before the break for 1.97.

Royal AM are not expected to get a goal here; bet on BTTS no for 1.52.

Good luck!