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Predictions and Tips
The Premier Division meeting at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday sees home side Orlando Pirates welcome Golden Arrows.
To see all of our predictions, user poll & stats for Orlando Pirates v Golden Arrows, scroll down (plus the best game odds).
📊 Form Guide

Orlando Pirates
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Orlando Pirates will be looking for another win after the 1-2 Premier Division victory over Golden Arrows.
In that match, Orlando Pirates managed 52% possession and 10 shots on goal with 3 on target. On the other side, Golden Arrows got 12 attempts on goal with 4 on target.
Their most recent results highlight the fact that quality has been evident in the Orlando Pirates backline. Orlando Pirates have given the opposition little, resulting in the tally of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper during their past 6 games standing at 4. We will find out if that trend will end up being continued on here.
Golden Arrows
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The numbers tell their own story, and Golden Arrows have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing opposing sides hit 8 goals overall. At the back, Golden Arrows have seen their frailties exposed.
↔️ Head to head
Delving into their past head to head meetings stretching back to 16/02/2022 reveals that these encounters have not been kind to Golden Arrows. They have not managed to register any wins at all while Orlando Pirates have managed to find a way, running out winners in 83 per cent of those games played.
A combined sum of 20 goals were shared by the two clubs throughout the course of those matches, with 16 for Buccaneers, The Bucs and 4 netted by Abafana Bes'thende. That’s an average goals per game figure of 3.33.
The previous league meeting featuring these sides was Premier Division match day 23 on 06/05/2025 which finished with the scoreline of Golden Arrows 1-2 Orlando Pirates.
In that match, Golden Arrows had 48% possession and 12 shots at goal with 4 of them on target.
At the other end, Orlando Pirates got 10 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
🗞️ Team News: Orlando Pirates
Miguel Timm (Ankle injury), Thabiso Lebitso (Knee injury) and Thabiso Sesane (Achilles tendon rupture) will not be able to play for Orlando Pirates .
🔮 Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Orlando Pirates will probably score a couple of goals when they meet Golden Arrows, who may well struggle to break down their defence.
We’re tipping a 2-0 victory for Orlando Pirates when the full-time whistle blows.
Renata Leite, 17:20 13/05/2025
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?

⚽️ Team Focus:
Orlando Pirates
Formed: 1937
Stadium: Orlando Stadium (37,139)
Captain: Happy Jele
Chairman: Dr. Irvin Khoza
Competitions: Premier Division position 2
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