Double chanceOrlando Pirates or draw ✓88% · fair 1.14
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · @1.38
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.53
Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows preview and prediction
The match
Golden Arrows travel to Orlando Stadium in the Premier Soccer League on Tuesday 7 April (18:30 WAT) to face Orlando Pirates. Orlando Pirates are 2nd with 25 points from 9 games (in the top four), while Golden Arrows sit 10th on 8 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Orlando Pirates's last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat TS Galaxy 6–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Golden Arrows's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Sekhukhune United 1–0 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 0.6 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.9 for Orlando Pirates and 0.6 for Golden Arrows. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 48%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Orlando Pirates 71%, draw 17%, Golden Arrows 12%.
Both teams to score: no (52%) at 1.38.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Orlando Pirates 1–0 Golden Arrows. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Orlando Pirates71%fair 1.41 · @1.20
Draw17%fair 6.00 · @5.25
Golden Arrows12%fair 8.18 · @21.00
2.54Expected goals
1.94Orlando Pirates xG
0.60Golden Arrows xG
48%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–015%
3–010%
1–19%
2–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: Orlando Pirates 1.9 – 0.6 Golden Arrows expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Orlando Pirates to win✓
71%
1.41
1.20
Double chance
Orlando Pirates or draw✓
88%
1.14
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
52%
1.91
1.38
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.96
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.38
Half-time result
Orlando Pirates ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Orlando Pirates / FT Orlando Pirates✓
45%
2.23
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.53
–
Form
Orlando Pirates – last 5
WWWDL
22 Mar
@ TS Galaxy
6–0
W
11 Mar
vs Richards Bay
2–0
W
4 Mar
@ Polokwane City
2–1
W
21 Feb
vs Casric Stars
0–0
D
18 Feb
vs Mamelodi Sundowns
1–2
L
2.2Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Golden Arrows – last 5
WDLWW
22 Mar
vs Sekhukhune United
1–0
W
18 Mar
vs Stellenbosch
1–1
D
4 Mar
@ Mamelodi Sundowns
1–2
L
21 Feb
vs Stellenbosch
1–0
W
13 Feb
@ Magesi
2–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows.
What is the prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows?
On our numbers Orlando Pirates have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Golden Arrows 12%.
How many goals will there be in Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows?
Our predicted score is Orlando Pirates 1–0 Golden Arrows, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows?
Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows (Premier Soccer League) kicks off on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Orlando Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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