Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:0
18/04/2026 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Betway Premiership - Round 25

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
3.790.12
Ball possession
64%36%
Total shots
284
Shots on target
151
Big chances
51
Corner kicks
102
Passes
91% (563/620)82% (287/350)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
3.790.12
xG on target (xGOT)
3.810.07
Total shots
284
Shots on target
151
Shots off target
53
Blocked shots
80
Shots inside the box
162
Shots outside the box
122
Hit the woodwork
10
Headed goals
10
Big chances
51
Corner kicks
102
Touches in opposition box
368
Accurate through passes
30
Offsides
11
Free kicks
810
Passes
91% (563/620)82% (287/350)
Long passes
69% (34/49)48% (25/52)
Passes in final third
80% (109/136)71% (65/92)
Crosses
22% (4/18)9% (1/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.610.32
Throw ins
1220
Fouls
108
Tackles
73% (16/22)68% (13/19)
Duels won
4637
Clearances
1825
Interceptions
97
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
112
xGOT faced
0.073.81
Goals prevented
0.070.81

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 0)
  • 14', 1 - 0, Mbuthuma Y. , Moremi T. (A),
  • 28', Moremi T. 🟨,
  • 35', Zikhali S. 🟨,
  • 45+1', 2 - 0, Appollis O. , Mofokeng R. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Dube W. , Mbanjwa M. ,
  • 46', Zikhali S. , Sithole A. ,
  • 57', Allan K. 🟨,
  • 59', 3 - 0, Mofokeng R. , Ndaba N. (A),
  • 60', Nemtajela M. , Mbule S. ,
  • 60', Moremi T. , Msendami D. ,
  • 67', Matlhoko T. , Mashigo T. ,
  • 68', Bern L. , Mhlongo L. ,
  • 69', Mbuthuma Y. , Radiopane B. ,
  • 75', Ekstein H. , Ngcobo M. ,
  • 84', Makhaula M. , Dansin C. ,
  • 84', Mofokeng R. , Maswanganyi P. ,

Chances of winning


Orlando Pirates
78.1%
Draw
15.1%
AmaZulu
6.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
76.8% 17.4% 5.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Orlando Pirates has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.3%)
  • AmaZulu has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1%)
  • Orlando Pirates - AmaZulu Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.19
    (1.2)
    6.15
    (5.3)
    13.63
    (15.92)
    7.6%
    (8.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Orlando Pirates - AmaZulu?
  • Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Orlando Pirates will win (votes: 3 - 75%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 25%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Orlando Pirates (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH -1.5 - Orlando Pirates (1.64) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Orlando Pirates (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Orlando Pirates won 4.
    • Orlando Pirates is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • AmaZulu has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • AmaZulu may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Orlando Pirates is the undeniable favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Orlando Pirates won 13 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 33:12. (average 1.7:0.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Orlando Pirates won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 14:4. (average 1.6:0.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Orlando Pirates - AmaZulu were as follows:
    03.02.2026 AmaZulu - Orlando Pirates 0:2
    24.05.2025 AmaZulu - Orlando Pirates 1:1
    25.10.2024 Orlando Pirates - AmaZulu 2:1
    20.04.2024 Orlando Pirates - AmaZulu 1:0
    13.04.2024 AmaZulu - Orlando Pirates 2:4
    Latest results of Orlando Pirates
    Latest results of AmaZulu
    11.04.2026 Siwelele - AmaZulu 1:1
    21.03.2026 Polokwane City - AmaZulu 0:1
    14.03.2026 AmaZulu - Richards Bay 2:1
    07.03.2026 AmaZulu - Casric Stars 1:2
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    3Kaizer Chiefs26138529:171247
    4AmaZulu26126830:26442
    5Sekhukhune26109726:21539
    6Polokwane27910820:20037
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    10Stellenbosch26881024:28-432
    11Richards Bay26710921:27-631
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