Orlando Pirates vs Stade d'Abidjan prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 4, 2024
Stade d'Abidjan
In the fourth round of the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates will face Stade Abidjan on Saturday, January 4. The match is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM Central European Time. I suggest betting on the total number of goals in the game.
Preview of the Match
Orlando Pirates had a strong season last year. Although they couldn't compete with Mamelodi Sundowns in the league, they triumphed in the final of the South African Cup, securing the title.
This season, the club has already won the Cup of Eight and has had a solid start in the Premier League. Orlando has established itself as the second strongest force in local football, which is further confirmed by their performance on the international stage.
Stade Abidjan, as the runner-up of Côte d'Ivoire, passed two qualifying rounds of the CAF Champions League. However, they are facing much tougher competition in the group stage.
With only one point from three matches, the Ivorian team has no choice but to win all their remaining games. On the domestic front, however, they are tied for first place after 15 matches.
Match Facts
- Orlando Pirates is unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Stade Abidjan has conceded goals in nine consecutive matches.
- Orlando Pirates averages 2.2 goals per game at home, while Stade Abidjan averages 2.4 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Sesane, Mako, Mbhatha, Mofokeng, Makhaula, Hotto, Mgopa, Nkota.
- Stade Abidjan: Bamba, Kouakou, Traore, Meite, Gueye, Kouyate, Aka, Niampa, Assale, Kone, Kore.
Head-to-Head
The only previous encounter between these teams ended in a draw.
Prediction
The hosts are the favorites and cannot afford to drop points if they want to maintain their second-place position and push for a spot in the knockout stages. I believe the match will be high-scoring, and I will bet on a total of over 2 goals.
