Kruger United - Orlando Pirates: Can Orlando Pirates continue their winning streak?
Kruger United
On Tuesday, September 1, we will see a fifth-round Betway Championship clash between Kruger United and Orlando Pirates. The match will kick off at 19:30 CET, and I am offering a bet on this game.
Kruger United - Orlando Pirates: Match preview
Kruger United had an excellent season last year. They played in the second tier of South African football and managed to collect 62 points from 30 matches, finish eight points ahead of the second-placed team and earn promotion to the top flight. However, their start to the new Betway Championship campaign has been disastrous. They lost 1-3 to Kaizer Chiefs, 1-2 to Milford, 0-2 to Durban City and drew 0-0 with Marumo Gallants. They have just one point from four matches and currently sit bottom of the table.
Orlando Pirates won the Betway Championship title last season. The team collected 69 points from 30 matches, finished one point ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns and secured the championship. They have also made an excellent start to the new season. The Pirates have collected ten points from their first four matches and currently share top spot with Sundowns. Orlando Pirates have also reached the MTN8 final. In the quarter-finals, they beat Durban City 2-1 before thrashing Sekhukhune 4-0 over two legs. They will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.
Facts and H2H
- Kruger United are winless in their last five matches.
- Orlando Pirates have won their last four matches and are unbeaten in their last seven.
- Orlando Pirates have scored at least one goal in seven consecutive matches.
- These teams have never faced each other in a competitive match.
Probable lineups
- Kruger United: Ntwari, Mngonyama, Malatjie, Fakude, Sibiya, Seedat, Mohamme, Makhubela, Nel, Mphothe, Ndlovu
- Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Seema, Zulu, Ndaba, Mthiyane, Mokobodi, Appollis, Sebelebele, Selepe, Mbuthuma, Lungu
Prediction
Orlando Pirates have made a very strong start to the season, and I think they can continue this impressive run. I suggest a bet on Orlando Pirates to score over 1.5 goals.
