Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in the Premier Soccer League on 13 points from 5 matches, having scored 12 and conceded 1. The model rates their attack at 0.82× the league average and their defence at 1.66× goals conceded, where 1 is average and a lower defensive figure is better — below average at both ends by these numbers. Across their last 5 league matches they have 4 wins and 1 draw, most recently beating Kruger United 4-0 away. That is 2.60 points a match, scoring 2.40 and conceding 0.20 per game across 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. That leaves them 7 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns at the top, in a table of 16. Among the 16 rated sides in the division that is the 2nd-best attack and the 7th-best defence. They scored in 3 of those 5 and kept 2 clean sheets. Next they host Durban City in the Premier Soccer League on 17 September 2026, a match the model gives them 47%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, relative to the league average — how the ratings are built.
Premier Soccer League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | +11 | 13 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 12 |
| 5 | Milford FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 11 |
| 6 | Sekhukhune United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 8 |
| 7 | Golden Arrows | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Polokwane City | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 7 |
| 9 | Durban City | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | TS Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 13 | Kruger United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 4 |
| 14 | Richards Bay | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 |
| 15 | Siwelele | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 3 |
| 16 | Marumo Gallants | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 2 |
Orlando Pirates sit 2 of 16, as the table stands today. Every competition we cover.
Recent league form
- W4-0away to Kruger United1 September 2026
- W2-0Sekhukhune United25 August 2026
- W3-0away to Chippa United16 August 2026
- D1-1away to Amazulu12 August 2026
- W2-0Milford FC1 August 2026
Last 5 league matches, most recent first.
Next match: Orlando Pirates vs Durban City
Orlando Pirates host Durban City at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 17 September 2026, 17:30 UTC. The model makes it 47% Orlando Pirates, 27% draw and 26% Durban City, with a most likely scoreline of 2-1. It projects 1.99 expected goals for Orlando Pirates against 1.16. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.
Full preview and model analysis for Orlando Pirates vs Durban City
Recent meetings with Durban City
- 8 August 2026Orlando Pirates 2–1 Durban City8 Cup
- 16 May 2026Orlando Pirates 0–0 Durban CityPremier Soccer League
- 29 November 2025Durban City 0–2 Orlando PiratesPremier Soccer League
The last 3 meetings between the two, most recent first.
Upcoming fixtures
Recent results
Leading scorers
- O. Appollis2 goals2 assists
- B. Radiopane2 goals1 assists
- Y. Mbuthuma2 goals
- T. Moremi2 goals
- G. Lungu2 goals
League goals this season.