Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium
Time: 23.01.2025, 08:30 PM
Royal AM will strive to bounce back from their recent defeats when they face off against Orlando Pirates at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday. The hosts have been below par lately, and they have a stern test against the Buccaneers tomorrow.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Royal AM (15th)
Last five games: LLDLL
John Maduka's men dip in from continue as they were stunned on their home ground by Ts Galaxy. Royal AM started the game poorly and let in two goals in the first forty-five minutes. However, they immediately adjusted after the break, finding the back of the net to reduce the deficit. They surged forward to look for an equaliser but were caught off guard by TS Galaxy, who converted their penalty to secure a (1-3) victory. This was after their (2-1) loss on the road against Amazulu.
The hosts, who escaped relegation last season by just a point, have failed to make any signings for the second year running. Royal AM, who still owes Samir Nurkovic R12 million, have been banned by FIFA and will continue with the same players as last season.
Royal AM have picked up eight points from a possible thirty-three, scoring ten and conceding fourteen this season.
They have lost three, won once and drawn two games over their last six home matches.
Orlando Pirates (2nd)
Last five games: WLWWL
The Buccaneers have been unstable in the league lately due to their involvement in the CAF Champions League. For the second time this campaign, they suffered a slim (1-0) loss against Cape Town City. It was another disappointing offensive performance as Orlando Pirates missed a spot kick and hit the post twice against their opponent. They were the better side; unfortunately, they were unlucky. Orlando Pirates did everything right except putting the ball in the net. They dominated the game from start to end; however, they could not convert their chances as Cape Town City scored once to secure the maximum points.
Their recent game was an uphill battle, and the defeat ended their five consecutive games without a loss in all competitions.
Orlando Pirates have now scored twenty-two times this campaign while conceding five. Jose Riveiro's men presently sit in second place on the log, winning nine and losing twice.
The Buccaneers have lost just once on the road in the league this season, and they'll be determined to return to winning ways.
Expert Betting Tips
Over their previous ten meetings, Orlando Pirates have won seven and drawn three games against Royal AM. The hosts are still unable to improve their squad as they are yet to settle their differences with FIFA. So, Royal AM will play with very much the same team as last year, and we expect the same approach and result here. They’ll host a Buccaneers team who just won against the best team in Africa, Al Ahly and they are not ready for what is coming at them.
Orlando Pirates have dominated this fixture over the years and are yet to taste defeat in over thirteen meetings. The Buccaneers are the favourite here, and with the return of Saleng and Olisa Ndah, Orlando Pirates will unleash their anger on their opponent.
The guests are likely to score more than two goals, and with the fact that Royal AM have lost three consecutive home matches; bet on Orlando Pirates to score before the break for 1.61 at (Betway).
I also think the Buccaneers will likely score in both halves for 2.37 at (Betway).
Royal AM are capable of also finding the back of the net, and we might see a total of over 2.5 goals here for 1.97 at (1xbet).
Good luck!
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