Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Richards Bay were up against Orlando Pirates in the National Cup of South Africa on January 26. The match concluded with Orlando Pirates defeating Richards Bay 1-3.

As Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates square off once more, the memory of Richards Bay's 1-0 win in their Premier League match from 6 months ago still lingers. After a setback against Cape Town City on January 17, Richards Bay are eager to get back on track in this match, although they have been unable to secure a victory in their past three games. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for four consecutive home matches now.

Orlando Pirates's most recent outings, on the other hand, ended in two straight victories against Al Ahly Cairo and CR Belouizdad, setting a positive tone ahead of this match. All the same, their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have allowed goals in three consecutive matches.

This National cup match offers a platform for Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Richards Bay’s top finisher Yanela Mbuthuma and Thulani Gumede have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under Ronnie Gabriel’s leadership, remains effective. Mbuthuma remains at the heart of Richards Bay’s attacking play, registering three goals and and one assist in all competitions this term, as Gumede tops the team’s assist charts with three decisive passes leading to goals. Richards Bay’s offense has also been strengthened by Keegan Allan, Lwandile Mabuya and Lindokuhle Zikhali, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Relebohile Mofokeng and Evidence Makgopa have been pivotal for Orlando Pirates’s attack, shaped by Jose Riveiro’s vision, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Makgopa has already scored four goals and provided two assists in all competitions this term, with Mofokeng leading the team in assists, having provided five key passes resulting in goals. Orlando Pirates’s attacking depth is further showcased by Tshegofatso Mabasa, Kabelo Dlamini and Deon Hotto, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Line-Ups

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In their last outing, Richards Bay lined up with Jamal Salim, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Keegan Allan, Lwandile Mabuya, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Moses Mthembu, Somila Ntsundwana, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Thulani Gumede and Yanela Mbuthuma.

Orlando Pirates's lineup in their latest match featured Sipho Chaine, Deon Hotto, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Sesane, Deano Van Rooyen, Thalente Mbatha, Kabelo Dlamini, Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, Mohau Nkota and Tshegofatso Mabasa.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Over five meetings since November 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Both Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates have managed two victories, with the other one encounter ending in stalemate. Their most recent clash took place on November 5, 2024, with Orlando Pirates winning 1-0. Across these five head-to-head matches, Richards Bay have scored one goal, while Orlando Pirates have netted two. So, overall, Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

Recent Form

Richards Bay played their last match against Cape Town City, which ended in a loss, while Orlando Pirates's recent form includes two consecutive wins, having won Al Ahly Cairo and CR Belouizdad in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Richards Bay have recorded five wins, ten losses, and five draws, while Orlando Pirates have won thirteen of their last twenty matches, losing three and drawing four.

Video Highlights

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