Polokwane City vs Orlando Pirates – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
04/03/2026 at 12:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Betway Premiership - Round 20
  • Where to Watch on TV:
africaAfricaSuperSport PSL

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.292.92
Ball possession
37%63%
Total shots
631
Shots on target
312
Big chances
15
Corner kicks
210
Passes
67% (166/247)79% (334/421)
Yellow cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
0.292.92
xG on target (xGOT)
0.242.26
Total shots
631
Shots on target
312
Shots off target
215
Blocked shots
14
Shots inside the box
218
Shots outside the box
413
Hit the woodwork
01
Headed goals
01
Big chances
15
Corner kicks
210
Touches in opposition box
641
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
22
Free kicks
99
Passes
67% (166/247)79% (334/421)
Long passes
36% (26/73)49% (26/53)
Passes in final third
47% (34/73)69% (124/179)
Crosses
38% (3/8)14% (3/21)
Expected assists (xA)
0.281.73
Throw ins
826
Fouls
99
Tackles
58% (7/12)67% (8/12)
Duels won
4043
Clearances
4316
Interceptions
158
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
92
xGOT faced
2.260.24
Goals prevented
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)
15.4% 32.4% 52.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

14.9% 31.4% 53.8%


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

    1 X 2 Marga
    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).
    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 - Polokwane City 1:0
    02.08.2025 Orlando Pirates - Polokwane City 2:0
    05.04.2025 Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates 0:1
    24.09.2024 Orlando Pirates - Polokwane City 3:0
    02.03.2024 Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates 0:1
    Latest results of Polokwane City
    Latest results of Orlando Pirates
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    2Orlando Pirates ✔ 26185351:123959
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          Promotion ~ CAF Champions League
          Promotion ~ CAF Confederation Cup
          Betway Premiership (Promotion Group: )
          Relegation ~ Motsepe Foundation Championship

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Mamelodi Sundowns is Qualified for CAF Champions League
    Orlando Pirates is Qualified for CAF Champions League