Result
1:2
04/03/2026 at 12:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Betway Premiership - Round 20
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Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.29 | 2.92 |
| Ball possession |
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| 37% | 63% |
| Total shots |
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| 6 | 31 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 12 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 5 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 2 | 10 |
| Passes |
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| 67% (166/247) | 79% (334/421) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.29 | 2.92 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.24 | 2.26 |
| Total shots |
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| 6 | 31 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 12 |
| Shots off target |
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| 2 | 15 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 2 | 18 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 4 | 13 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Headed goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 5 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 2 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 6 | 41 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Offsides |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 9 | 9 |
| Passes |
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| 67% (166/247) | 79% (334/421) |
| Long passes |
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| 36% (26/73) | 49% (26/53) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 47% (34/73) | 69% (124/179) |
| Crosses |
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| 38% (3/8) | 14% (3/21) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.28 | 1.73 |
| Throw ins |
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| 8 | 26 |
| Fouls |
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| 9 | 9 |
| Tackles |
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| 58% (7/12) | 67% (8/12) |
| Duels won |
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| 40 | 43 |
| Clearances |
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| 43 | 16 |
| Interceptions |
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| 15 | 8 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 9 | 2 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 2.26 | 0.24 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.26 | -0.76 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 2nd Half (1 - 2)
- 52', 0 - 1, Mofokeng R. ⚽,
- 58', Tshikweta T. ↓, Marema P. ↑,
- 59', Mnguni B. ↓, Daniels R. ↑,
- 62', Makgopa E. ↓, Mbuthuma Y. ↑,
- 62', De Jong A. ↓, Moremi T. ↑,
- 77', Appollis O. ↓, Maswanganyi P. ↑,
- 85', Nkaki L. ↓, Mvundlela M. ↑,
- 86', 1 - 1, Dlamini B. ⚽, Marema P. (A),
- 90', 1 - 2, Maswanganyi P. ⚽, Hotto D. (A),
- 90+2', Seema L. 🟨,
- 90+4', Mofokeng R. ↓, Chabatsane M. ↑,
Chances of winning
Polokwane City
15.3% | Draw
30.4% | Orlando Pirates
54.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Polokwane City has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.1%)Orlando Pirates has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.2%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Polokwane City than the current prediction. (-0.4%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Orlando Pirates than the current prediction. (-0.6%)
Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
6.1 ↑
(5.98) |
3.07 ↑
(2.84) |
1.71 ↓
(1.76) |
7.3%
(8.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
What is the prediction for Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates?
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).
Users Predictions:
Orlando Pirates will win
(4 of 5 users predict this - 80%).
Confidence interval (95%): 44.94% – 100%. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:1.
Preview Facts
- A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 7 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ CAF Champions League).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Polokwane City won 0.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Polokwane City may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Orlando Pirates is considered a favorite.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Polokwane City won 2 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 15:34. (average 0.8:1.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Polokwane City won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 6:14. (average 0.7:1.6).
How many head-to-head matches has Polokwane City won against Orlando Pirates?
Polokwane City has won 0 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Orlando Pirates won against Polokwane City?
Orlando Pirates has won 5 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates were as follows:
22.10.2025
Orlando Pirates
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Polokwane City
1:0
02.08.2025
Orlando Pirates
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Polokwane City
2:0
05.04.2025
Polokwane City
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Orlando Pirates
0:1
24.09.2024
Orlando Pirates
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Polokwane City
3:0
02.03.2024
Polokwane City
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Orlando Pirates
0:1
Latest results of Polokwane City
Latest results of Orlando Pirates
South African Premier Soccer League Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 42:12 | 30 | 56 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 24 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 47:11 | 36 | 55 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 24:13 | 11 | 42 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 25:22 | 3 | 39 |
| 5 | Sekhukhune | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 24:17 | 7 | 38 |
| 6 | Durban City | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 20:17 | 3 | 35 |
| 7 | Polokwane | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 19:16 | 3 | 33 |
| 8 | Golden Arrows | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 29:31 | -2 | 31 |
| 9 | Stellenbosch | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 20:25 | -5 | 28 |
| 10 | Siwelele | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 13:17 | -4 | 27 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 20:27 | -7 | 27 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 25:33 | -8 | 25 |
| 13 | Chippa Utd | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20:33 | -13 | 24 |
| 14 | Marumo Gallants | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 17:34 | -17 | 19 |
| 15 | Orbit College | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 17:39 | -22 | 19 |
| 16 | Magesi | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16:31 | -15 | 17 |
Promotion ~ CAF Champions League
Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup
Betway Premiership (Promotion Group: )
Relegation ~ Motsepe Foundation Championship
