Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Polokwane City took on Orlando Pirates in the Premier League of South Africa on April 5. The match concluded with Orlando Pirates defeating Polokwane City 0-1.

The game turned on the 67th minute when Nkosinathi Sibisi found the net, putting Orlando Pirates in front and ultimately sealing the victory.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates are set to clash again, 6 months after their previous Premier League meeting which Orlando Pirates won 3-0. Polokwane City come into this match fresh off a victory over Richards Bay in Premier League on March 30. However, their streak comes with a caveat, their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.

Orlando Pirates's most recent outings ended in two straight victories against MC Alger and Mamelodi Sundowns, setting a positive tone ahead of this match, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches.

This Premier League match offers a platform for Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Polokwane City’s attacking options, under Phuti Johnson Mohafe’s management, have been bolstered by Mokibelo Ramabu, the team’s top scorer, and Thabang Matuludi, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. With three goals in Premier League, Ramabu is Polokwane City’s top scorer in the league, while Marema remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Polokwane City’s offense has also been strengthened by Oswin Appollis, Lebohang Nkaki and Bulelani Nikani, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates’s offensive unit, shaped by Jose Riveiro’s vision, has leaned on Relebohile Mofokeng and Evidence Makgopa, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Orlando Pirates’s top scorer in Premier League, Mabasa, has five goals this season, with Mofokeng leading their creative tally in the league with five assists. Orlando Pirates have also relied on Deon Hotto, Kabelo Dlamini and Mohau Nkota to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

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Polokwane City kicked off the game with Brian Bwire, Langelihle Ndlovu, Lebohang Nkaki, Francis Baloyi, Sihle Makhubela, Manuel Kambala, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Oswin Appollis, Thato Reabetswe Letshedi who got substituted by Lerato Ntamane on the 79th minute, Mokibelo Ramabu who got substituted by Stevens Goovadia on the 87th minute and Bonginkosi Dlamini as starters, with Lindokuhle Mathebula, Bulelani Nikani, Kgaugelo Ramushu, Surprise Manthosi, Ayabonga Gwangqa, Monty Batlhabane, Nyakala Raphadu, Lerato Ntamane and Stevens Goovadia on the bench.

Orlando Pirates's starting eleven were Sipho Chaine, Paseka Mako, Mbekezile Mbokazi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Deano Van Rooyen, Makhehlene Makhaula who got substituted by Goodman Mosele on the 77th minute, Thalente Mbatha who got substituted by Kabelo Dlamini on the 59th minute, Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi who got substituted by Tapelo Nyongo on the 83rd minute, Mohau Nkota who got substituted by Deon Hotto on the 83rd minute and Evidence Makgopa who got substituted by Tshegofatso Mabasa on the 59th minute, with Melusi Buthelezi, Tapelo Nyongo, Goodman Mosele, Karim Kimvuidi, Deon Hotto, Kabelo Dlamini, Yanga Madiba, Bandile Shandu and Tshegofatso Mabasa on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.24 - 0.95
• Ball Possession: 38 - 62
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 3
• Total Attempts: 9 - 12
• Shots On Target: 1 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 4 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 6 - 8
• Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 13 - 2
• Corners: 6 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 20 - 24
• Saves: 3 - 1
• Free Kicks: 2 - 13
• Offsides: 5 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 122 - 128
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 77 - 86
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 21 - 25
• Tackles: 20 - 14
• Completed Tackles: 12 - 8
• Total Crosses: 9 - 12
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 4
• Interceptions: 8 - 8
• Clearances: 21 - 21

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Langelihle Ndlovu, Ndamulelo Maphangule and Sipho Chaine were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since November 2019, the teams have clashed five times. Orlando Pirates have won four times, while the other match ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on September 24, 2024, with Orlando Pirates winning 3-0. Polokwane City have scored four goals across these five encounters, while Orlando Pirates have scored twelve. So, overall, Orlando Pirates have the edge in head-to-head matches against Polokwane City in their recent history.

Polokwane City have won eight of their 25 matches in Premier League this season, with eight draws and nine defeats, scoring eighteen goals at an average of 0.72 per match and conceding 22 at a rate of 0.88 per match. In Premier League, Orlando Pirates have played 21 matches, winning fifteen, drawing one and losing five, scoring 32 goals, averaging 1.52 per match, while conceding fifteen, an average of 0.71 per match.

Recent Form

Polokwane City are coming off a win in their last match against Richards Bay, while Orlando Pirates's recent form includes two consecutive wins, having won MC Alger and Mamelodi Sundowns in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Polokwane City have recorded seven wins, seven losses, and six draws, while in their last twenty matches, Orlando Pirates have recorded fourteen wins, four losses, and two draws.

Live Standings

As always, South Africa Premier League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Polokwane City are currently 7th in the table with 32 points from 25 matches, while Orlando Pirates are currently 2nd in the table with 46 points from 21 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates in real time. You can watch the goal by Nkosinathi Sibisi 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 Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.