Orlando Pirates vs Bloemfontein Celtic Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On March 2, Orlando Pirates were hosting Bloemfontein Celtic in the Premier League of South Africa. The game ended 1-0 in Orlando Pirates's favor.

The game turned on the 62nd minute when Fortune Makaringe found the net, putting Orlando Pirates ahead and ultimately sealing the victory.

All eyes turn to the pitch as Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic meet again, 3 months after their 8 Cup face-off that concluded in a 1-2 victory for Orlando Pirates. Orlando Pirates come into this match fresh off a victory over Maritzburg United in National cup on February 27, bringing their unbeaten streak to six. Keeping three clean sheets in a row at home, their defensive performance has been commendable.

Bloemfontein Celtic, in comparison, are entering this game after suffering a loss to TS Galaxy in the Premier League on February 24. Their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last five matches in a row.

This Premier League clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic. Orlando Pirates’s attacking options, guided by Joe Zinnbauer, have been bolstered by Maliele Pule, the team’s top scorer, and Deon Hotto, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Pule has emerged as Orlando Pirates’s leading scorer in Premier League this season, netting four goals. Orlando Pirates have also relied on Gabadinho Mhango, Siphesihle Ndlovu and Tshegofatso Mabasa to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Bloemfontein Celtic’s leading scorer Victor Letsoalo and Tumelo Mangweni have played significant roles in the team’s attack, with Lehlohonolo Seema at the helm, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Letsoalo has already scored five goals in Premier League this season. Ndumiso Mabena, Menzi Masuku and Sera Motebang have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Bloemfontein Celtic’s attack.

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Line-Ups

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Orlando Pirates kicked off the game with Richard Ofori, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Happy Jele, Paseka Mako, Fortune Makaringe, Onassis Linda Mntambo, Ben Motshwari, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Maliele Pule, Kabelo Dlamini and Deon Hotto as starters, with Siyabonga Mpontshane, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Sam Bongani, Thabiso Sesane, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Gabadinho Mhango, Thabiso Monyane, Austin Muwowo and Azola Tshobeni on the bench.

Bloemfontein Celtic's starting eleven were Jackson Mabokgwane, Justice Chabalala, Mzwanele Mahashe, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Lucky Baloyi, Shadrack Kobedi, Given Mashikinya, Menzi Masuku, Sifiso Ngobeni, Victor Letsoalo and Ndumiso Mabena, with Tshepo Chaine, Ryan De Jongh, Mokene Mereko, Lantshene Phalane, Neo Maema, Kgotso Mofokeng, Menzi Ndwandwe, Tebogo Potsane and Harris Tchilimbou on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 51 - 49
• Total Attempts: 10 - 8
• Shots On Target: 3 - 3
• Fouls: 20 - 8
• Corners: 3 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 24 - 19
• Saves: 2 - 2
• Free Kicks: 12 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Ben Motshwari and Kabelo Dlamini were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since August 2018, the teams have each had their moments. Orlando Pirates have won three times, Bloemfontein Celtic once, while the other match ended in a draw. Their latest meeting occurred on December 12, 2020, during the 8 Cup of South Africa, with Orlando Pirates winning 1-2. Orlando Pirates have scored seven goals across these five encounters, while Bloemfontein Celtic have scored four. As things stand, Orlando Pirates have a superior head-to-head record against Bloemfontein Celtic in their recent encounters.

Recent Form

Orlando Pirates are coming off a win in their last match against Maritzburg United, while Bloemfontein Celtic's most recent outing ended in a loss against TS Galaxy. Overall, Orlando Pirates have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing three and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, Bloemfontein Celtic have claimed four victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn six times.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic in real time. You can watch the goal by Fortune Makaringe as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Orlando Pirates - Bloemfontein Celtic are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.