Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Prediction: This highly anticipated game won't deny us goals

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United: Prediction and odds on the Match on 30 April 2025

The Orlando Stadium will host two of the most consistent teams since the Betway Premier League began on Wednesday. Orlando Pirates will lock horns against Sekhukhune United at the 37,000 capacity stadium later tomorrow.

After missing out on the CAF Champions League, the Buccaneers will now focus fully on securing the Betway Premiership title. They'll have to be at their best to get the better of their opponents, who have been in blistering form this campaign. 

Orlando Pirates: form and statistics

Last five games: LWDWW

Before they embarked on their CAF Champions League semi-final journey, Orlando Pirates pulled off a shocking victory over arch-rival Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers stunned their guests when the incredible wonder kid, Mofokeng, scored a brace in the first minute of the game and closed the game with a (2-1) victory over the league leader. Orlando Pirates then defeated Polokwane City (1-0) away from home. This time, it was Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi who scored the winning goal against a tough opponent. 

The Buccaneers have been inconsistent lately, heading here with three wins in their last five matches. Despite their recent run, Jose Riveiro's men have been a force to reckon with this campaign, scoring thirty-two times while conceding only fourteen goals. The Buccaneers have lost just once and won seven at home in the league since this campaign, and they'll be determined to maintain such a run. Orlando Pirates are presently second on the log, with twelve points behind the league leaders, although they have played three fewer games than their fellow rival. 

Orlando Pirates Line Up

Coach Jose Riveiro is known for his attacking and beautiful style of play. Regardless of what they are going through in a game, Orlando Pirates will never cease to attack. Relebohile Mofokeng has been one of the best young players this season, and his contribution to whatever the Buccaneers have achieved in this campaign has been outstanding. They'll revert to their 4-2-3-1 as against the 3-4-3 against a solid Pyramids team in the CAF Champions League. 

Orlando Pirates Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Chaine Sipho—Deano Van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deon Hotto—Makhelebe Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha—Mohau Nkota, Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng—Tshegofatso Mabasa

Out: Monyane, Olisah Ndah, Thabiso Lebito, Thabiso Sesane, Zakhele Lepasa

Head coach: Jose Riveiro

Sekhukhune United: form and statistics

Last five games: WLWWD

Since their disappointing home loss against Stellenbosch, the guests are now unbeaten in three consecutive Betway Premiership games. Babina Noko's team quickly adjusted from their disastrous home defeat against Stellenbosch when they defeated Cape Town City with ten men on the pitch. Sekhukhune United then proceeded to overpower Polokwane City with a scoreline of (2-0 at home. More recently, they settled for a (1-1) share of the spoils against TS Galaxy away from home. After both teams created loads of chances without a breakthrough before the break, the second half witnessed a goal apiece. Sekhukhune United, through Chibuike Ohizu, drew the first blood, but TS Galaxy found an equaliser in the 70th minute to split points on their ground. 

Sekhukhune United have now gone eleven games with at least a goal, as they moved to third place on the log. They have also managed three wins across their last six league games, and this has hindered their progress on the table. 

Sekhukhune United continue to impress under the watch of new coach Eric Tinkler. His side has been in decent form this campaign and seems like a top-four side. They have picked up forty-one points from a possible seventy-five, scoring thirty-four and conceding twenty-eight.

Sekhukhune United have won five, drawn three, and lost four on the road in this competition. 

Sekhukhune United: Lineup

The hosts will stick to their regulars since it has been working for them, and we expect key players like Chibuike Ohizu and Linda Mntambo to turn up against his former club. Since Eric Tinkler's arrival, a lot has changed about the hosts. They now play with more intensity but lack coordination at the back. His tactics are similar to Coach Seema's but not as ruthless as they used to be. 

Sekhukhune United Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Renaldo Leaner—Sikhosonke Langa, Asekho Tiwani, Tresor Yamba Yamba, Daniel Cardoso, Shaune Mogaila—Siphesihle Mkhize, Thabang Monare—Sipho Mbule, Linda Mntambo, Vusumuzi Mncube—Chibuike Ohizu

Head Coach: Eric Tinkler 

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United: head to head statistics

• Orlando Pirates have won six, while Sekhukhune United have recorded two wins and a game ending in a tie over their previous ten meetings.
• More than two goals have surfaced in four of their previous five meetings.
• Both teams have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last two meetings.
• Sekhukhune United are without a clean sheet in six consecutive matches against Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United: Betting Tips & Odds

• Sekhukhune United have found the back of the net in eleven consecutive Betway Premiership matches. For the guests to find the back of the net, 2.07 has been allocated on the Betway bookmaker website.
• Six of the last Sekhunkhune United games have featured a goal apiece. The Bet365 bookmaker website offers a BTTS option for 2.44.
• Orlando Pirates have won nine of their last ten home games in the league. For the hosts to secure the maximum points, a 1.45 has been allotted to them, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United match prediction 30 April 2025

The Buccaneers haven't really been able to play to their strengths in the league due to their involvement in the CAF Champions League. After their elimination a few days ago, they'll pour their hearts into this game and maybe secure all the points. 

For Orlando Pirates to win the league this campaign, they must triumph in all their remaining contests, especially since they trail Mamelodi Sundowns by twelve points. 

This isn't a game where the Buccaneers will test the waters with fringe players, as their opponents are extremely dangerous on the counter. Orlando Pirates will face off against Sekhukhune United, who have at least scored a goal in twelve consecutive league matches. The hosts won't defend against their guests, and Sekhunkhune United are not known for defending; therefore, we expect an open game with goals at both ends. 

Orlando Pirates are aware that a defeat here will cost them the league title, so we expect them to win and score more than one goal.

Our match prediction is for both teams to score BTTS for a coefficient of 2.44 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on this game is for Orlando Pirates to score before the break for a coefficient of 1.76 on the 1xbet bookmaker. 

Our final betting tip is for BTTS and over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 3.40 on Betway Bookmaker.

Good luck!