Orlando Pirates are unbeaten since the start of the season, while Durban City have found their stride: Orlando Pirates vs Durban City prediction
Durban City
The South African Premiership clash between Orlando Pirates and Durban City will take place on September 17. The hosts are second with 13 points from five matches, while the visitors have collected six points and sit ninth.
Orlando Pirates: ten matches unbeaten
Orlando Pirates have made an outstanding start to the season, avoiding defeat in each of their first ten competitive matches and winning eight of them. In their latest outing, the hosts defeated La Cure Waves 3-1 in the CAF Champions League.
The team also remains unbeaten in the league and has three games in hand over several of its rivals. Their attack has been particularly impressive: Pirates have scored at least three goals in three of their last four matches.
Durban City: consistent results and a solid defense
Durban City are also enjoying a strong run, having won both of their matches against Rukinzo in the CAF Confederation Cup. In the league, meanwhile, the team are unbeaten in four consecutive rounds, although three of those matches ended in draws.
The visitors have kept clean sheets in three of their five Premiership games. However, they have already faced Orlando Pirates this season in the MTN8 and lost 2-1.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Orlando Pirates have lost none of their first ten competitive matches of the season, winning eight of them.
- A total of 14 goals have been scored across Pirates' last five home matches.
- The teams met in the MTN8 in August, with Orlando Pirates winning 2-1.
This could be a high-scoring match: Orlando Pirates vs Durban City prediction
Durban City have been fairly solid in the league, but facing one of the season's most prolific opponents will be a serious test. Moreover, the visitors have already conceded twice against Pirates in a recent cup match.
The hosts are in excellent form and regularly score multiple goals, while Durban City also come into this fixture after a successful campaign in Africa. As a result, there is every reason to expect at least three goals here.
