Moroka Swallows vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: We anticipate a share of the spoils in this Soweto Derby

It's another Derby game for Orlando Pirates as they lock horns with Moroka Swallows at the Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium on Friday. The Beautiful Birds head into this fixture without a loss at home in the last five games, while the visitors will strive to bounce back here.

Moroka Swallows (14th)

Last five games: LDWLW

Following their away defeat against Cape Town City, Moroka Swallows returned to winning ways, beating Chippa United (1-2) on the road. The Beautiful Birds struck first against the home side; however, Chippa United responded before the break. The second half began with Moroka Swallows searching for a lead and Kagiso Malingo doubled the lead just after the break.

The home side have turned their season around just in time as the race for survival kicks in. They have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice over the last five games.

Moroka Swallows have won five, drawn twice, and lost three over their last ten matches.

Orlando Pirates (3rd)

Last five games: WWLWL

The Buccaneers have worked their way up from midtable to the verge of breaking into the top two within the space of a few weeks, courtesy of a consistent turn of results where they recorded four wins in their last six games in the Premiership, finding the net thirteen times while only conceding five goals.

More recently, they suffered a setback in their attempt to reduce Supersport United's lead in the second spot. Soweto rival Kaizer Chiefs beat them on the road as Olisa Nda's own goal sealed the points for the home side.

Orlando Pirates have won three, drawn twice, and lost five in the last nine away matches.

Expert Betting Tips

The previous twenty meetings have seen Orlando Pirates with eight wins while Moroka Swallows have five victories and seven games ending in a share of the spoils. Orlando Pirates have not lost against the home side in the last seven meetings in the league. However, with the absence of their two main defenders, we expect both sides to get a goal each here 2.25.

Moroka Swallows are unbeaten in the last five home games and will at least secure a halftime draw here for the 1.91.

Orlando Pirates won't lose a back to back games; bet on an away win for 2.08.

Good luck!