Preview:
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United in Premier League action on December 17, with kick-off at 20:30 UTC.
It’s been 9 months since their last meeting in the Premier League, a thrilling 2-1 win for Sekhukhune United. Orlando Pirates come into this clash after a 1-1 draw with Al Ahly Cairo in the Champions League Group Stage. They will have a packed schedule leading up to this match, including fixtures against Stade d’Abidjan and Golden Arrows Durban, which could impact their readiness for this encounter with Sekhukhune United.
Sekhukhune United, coming off a recent victory against Cape Town City, will approach this match with confidence. However, they are under pressure to break their goal-scoring drought in away matches, having failed to score in their last four.
The focus will be on the key players for both teams. Orlando Pirates’ attack, guided by Jose Riveiro, has been led by Evidence Makgopa, their top scorer with four goals in the Premier League, and Relebohile Mofokeng, the team’s leading assist provider with three assists. Monnapule Kenneth Saleng, Kabelo Dlamini, and Deon Hotto have also contributed significantly to the attack.
For Sekhukhune United, Keletso Makgalwa and Thabang Monare have been crucial in attack under coach Lehlohonolo Seema. Makgalwa, with one goal and three assists, is the team’s most creative player. Sekhukhune’s attack has also been boosted by Siphesihle Mkhize, Andy Boyeli, and Tresor Tshibwabwa.
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Line-Ups:
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United in real time. The teams’ starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Orlando Pirates lined up with:
I. Sipho Chaine
II. Deon Hotto
III. Nkosinathi Sibisi
IV. Thabiso Sesane
V. James Monyane
VI. Makhehlene Makhaula
VII. Thalente Mbatha
VIII. Relebohile Mofokeng
IX. Patrick Maswanganyi
X. Mohau Nkota
XI. Evidence Makgopa
Sekhukhune United’s lineup in their latest match featured:
I. Lloyd Kazapua
II. Vuyo Letlapa
III. Daniel Cardoso
IV. Tresor Tshibwabwa
V. Katlego Mkhabela
VI. Siphesihle Mkhize
VII. Keletso Makgalwa
VIII. Sipho Mbule
IX. Thabang Monare
X. Cameron Carnell
XI. Andy Boyeli
Stats:
Explore stats from Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United on Sportsfeeds.info – we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.
Head-to-Head:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2024 | Premier League | Sekhukhune United 2 – 1 Orlando Pirates |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates 1 – 0 Sekhukhune United |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 8 Cup | Orlando Pirates 5 – 0 Sekhukhune United |
| May 27, 2023 | National Cup | Orlando Pirates 2 – 1 Sekhukhune United |
| May 13, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates 1 – 1 Sekhukhune United |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Premier League | Sekhukhune United 2 – 0 Orlando Pirates |
Current Stats
| Statistic | Orlando Pirates | Sekhukhune United |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 7 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 13 | 8 |
| Goals Conceded | 3 | 9 |
| Goals Per Match | 1.63 | 1.00 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 0.38 | 1.13 |
Recent Form:
Orlando Pirates Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | Al Ahly Cairo | Draw 1 – 1 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Golden Arrows Durban | Win 2 – 0 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Win 3 – 0 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Cape Town City | Win 2 – 1 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Marumo Gallants | Win 1 – 0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | SuperSport United | Draw 0 – 0 |
Sekhukhune United Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2024 | Cape Town City | Win 1 – 0 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | AmaZulu Durban | Loss 0 – 1 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Marumo Gallants | Win 2 – 0 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Kaizer Chiefs | Loss 1 – 2 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Polokwane City | Draw 0 – 0 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | TS Galaxy | Loss 0 – 1 |