Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu prediction and betting tips on April 20, 2024
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One of the matches of the 25th round of the South African Premier League will take place on Saturday evening at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, where the local Orlando Pirates will host AmaZulu. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Orlando Pirates
The "Pirates from Orlando" are vying for top positions and currently occupy third place in the Premier League. In 23 matches, Orlando Pirates have amassed 37 points, trailing the top spot by 16 points. It must be acknowledged that Orlando Pirates have looked quite impressive in their recent matches. In the last round, they secured a convincing 7-1 victory over Golden Arrows at home. Overall, in their last five matches, the "pirates from Orlando" have won two games, losing only once. At home, Orlando Pirates have recorded 7 victories in 11 matches, suffering defeat only once.
AmaZulu
The "Heroes" hold a modest 12th place in the league table, with 28 points from 23 matches. AmaZulu is 11 points clear of the relegation zone. In the last round, Ayanda Dlamini's team played away against Cape Town City and secured a narrow 1-0 victory, scoring the winning goal in the 71st minute of the match. This victory ended a streak of six winless matches in the South African championship for the "heroes." Regarding their away statistics, AmaZulu has only managed two victories in 11 matches on the road, losing five times.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last weekend, the teams met in the quarterfinals of the South African Cup, where Orlando Pirates secured a 4-2 victory.
- In the last five encounters between these teams, Orlando Pirates have secured three victories without a single defeat.
- Orlando Pirates have remained undefeated against AmaZulu in their home matches for nine consecutive games, drawing three times during this period.
Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu Prediction
Considering the recent match between these teams in the Cup, it's not surprising that bookmakers consider the "pirates" as favorites for this match. We agree with the bookmakers and suggest betting on "Orlando Pirates to Win" with odds of 1.57.
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