Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: The Buccaneers stand a better chance of amassing all the points

Three days after handling Kaizer Chiefs their fourth defeat of the season, Cape Town City have a bigger fish to fry when they face off against an in-form Orlando Pirates at the DHL Stadium on Wednesday. The Citizens head here hoping to secure back-to-back wins on their home turf against one of the best teams in the division this campaign. 

Cape Town City (11th)

Last five games: LLWLW

The Citizens bounced back from their recent loss, scoring once against Kaizer Chiefs to secure all the points. Cape Town City was the second-best team in that particular encounter but converted one of their two shots at goal. Darwin Gonzalez scored from a quick counterattack against Kaizer Chiefs which was enough to secure them all the points. This was after their slim (0-1) loss against Amazulu on their home turf. 

The Citizens have been below par this season, winning just four of their last eleven league matches. Turkish tactician Muhsin Ertugral picked up his first win in his first appearance, and he’ll be keen to build on it in their forthcoming games. Cape Town City moved eleventh place on the log following their recent performance. They have picked up fourteen points from a combined thirty-three, scoring seven and conceding twelve. 

Cape Town City have drawn once, won three, and lost a game on their home ground this season. 

Orlando Pirates (2nd)

Last five games: WWLWW

The Buccaneers head here with a slim (0-1) victory over ten men Magesi on the road. Despite the victory, it was a poor offensive display from Orlando Pirates, who scored just a goal from seven shots on target. The guests have now won back-to-back games since their disappointing (0-1) defeat against Stellenbosch on their home turf. 

Orlando Pirates have now scored twenty-two times this campaign while conceding four. Jose Riveiro's men presently sit in second place on the log, winning nine and losing once. 

The Buccaneers have won all their games on the road, scoring four without conceding. 

Interesting Facts

Over their previous twenty meetings, Cape Town City have won four while Orlando Pirates have won seven and nine games ending in a tie. 

Orlando Pirates have scored first in five of their previous six meetings. 

Orlando Pirates have won five of their last six meetings against Cape Town City. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Buccaneers have been at the top of their game this season but not as effective in front of goal when they play on the road. Orlando Pirates have won all their away league games this season, scoring four without conceding. On the other hand, Cape Town City have been inconsistent, although they now have a new coach who happens to be the former Orlando Pirates tactician.

The hosts march here with a slim win over Kaizer Chiefs a few days ago, and after watching their game, I can tell you for a fact that a well-organized team will take advantage of their lapses at the back. They won the game based on their opponent being terrible at converting their chances. However, they have one of the best counterattacks in the country, and this might be one of their weapons against a possession-based Orlando Pirates tomorrow.

Orlando Pirates are a solid side, and I think they’ll control this game even though they have been poor in converting their opportunities lately. To be on the safe side, a win or draw and over 1.5 goals for Orlando Pirates might be enough here.

I also think the guests will start strong and probably get a goal before the break for 2.02.

I expect both teams to get a goal apiece here since the guests are capable of at least getting a goal. 

Good luck!