Orlando Pirates – Richards Bay: Orlando Pirates’ battle for first place
Richards Bay
On Wednesday, March 11, we will see a Matchday 15 clash in the Betway Championship between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 CET, and I propose a bet on this match.
Orlando Pirates – Richards Bay: Match facts and head-to-head
- Orlando Pirates have won their last two matches.
- Richards Bay have won once in their last four matches.
- At home, Orlando Pirates have lost their previous two matches.
- Richards Bay have won just once in their last six matches.
- Orlando Pirates boast the best defense in the Betway Championship, having conceded eight goals.
- Orlando Pirates have the second-best attack in the championship with 31 goals scored.
- Orlando Pirates have won 60% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while Richards Bay have done so in 24%.
- Only 8% of Orlando Pirates’ matches this season have ended in a scoreless defeat.
- In 40% of their matches this season, Orlando Pirates have scored in both halves.
- Orlando Pirates defeated Richards Bay 1–0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Orlando Pirates – Richards Bay: Match preview
Orlando Pirates are currently battling for the Betway Championship title. At the moment, the team sit in first place in the table with 44 points after 19 rounds. They lead the second-placed side only on tie-breakers. Therefore, the Pirates simply cannot afford to lose or even draw. They must keep winning if they want to secure the title. In their last two matches they claimed victories: 2–1 against Polokwane City and 3–0 against Kaizer Chiefs.
Richards Bay sit in mid-table in the Betway Championship standings. The team are currently ninth in the table. They have collected 23 points from 19 matches and hold a cushion of only five points above the relegation zone. As a result, the team still cannot feel comfortable. In their previous game Richards Bay defeated Kaizer Chiefs 1–0, but before that they had gone three matches without a win. Therefore, the battle continues and they need victories as well.
Probable lineups
- Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Seema, Sibisi, van Rooyen, de Jong, Mbatha, Makhaula, Hotto, Appollis, Makgopa, Mofokeng
- Richards Bay: Otieno, Sikhakhane, Khumalo, Mcineka, Zulu, Zikhali, Gumede, Mthembu, Barns, Mthethwa, Mahala
Prediction
Orlando Pirates have won their last two matches and I believe they will be able to secure another victory in this game. Especially considering that they need to keep winning. I suggest a bet on the Pirates’ team total over 1.5 goals.
