Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane tips and predictions

A tap-in for Orlando Pirates?

Even though Orlando Pirates are a short price it's anyone's guess what happens here. Instinct says the home win is the obvious pick but it's got no-bet written all over it. On paper, the home side should win.

The hosts go into the match having put 13 wins behind them from their last 19 games.

The home team is definitely in some form on their own soil. Orlando Pirates have scored at least once in 18 of their recent 19 home matches and that approach has been consolidated at the back where they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 17 games. No doubt they'll see this clash as an opportunity to keep another clean sheet.

The attacking form shown by Polokwane has been short of quality. They averaged just 0.7 goals in their last 9 matches. It is possible this is rendered immaterial. If so they'll need to have worked on their finishing if they are to turn things around. Don't bank on it though.

The head-to-head looks good for the hosts. Orlando Pirates have won 5 of the last 6 fixtures between the two teams. They may not be that relevant but the head-to-head stats could be an insight into what lies ahead.

Don't be disappointed if one of these sides attempts to lock this game down due to the favouritism for Orlando Pirates. The No option from the Both Teams To Score market could be worth a look.