Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Orlando Pirates to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.20 – our chance 51% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultOrlando Pirates to win ✓64% · @1.36
Double chanceOrlando Pirates or draw ✓88% · @1.06
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · @2.20
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 7.02
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Soccer League sees Marumo Gallants take on Orlando Pirates on Sunday 20 September, kicking off at 14:00 (WAT) at Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Marumo Gallants are 15th with 5 points from 9 games (in the bottom three), while Orlando Pirates sit 2nd on 25 points (in the top four). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Marumo Gallants's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Amazulu 0–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Orlando Pirates's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Durban City 2–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Orlando Pirates arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.7 for Marumo Gallants and 1.9 for Orlando Pirates. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 51%.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.20 – 51% on our numbers against 45% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Orlando Pirates to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Marumo Gallants 0–1 Orlando Pirates. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Marumo Gallants12%fair 8.37 · @9.00
Draw24%fair 4.19 · @4.20
Orlando Pirates64%fair 1.56 · @1.36
2.58Expected goals
0.70Marumo Gallants xG
1.88Orlando Pirates xG
51%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–114%
0–213%
1–110%
1–29%
0–38%
0–08%
From our goals model: Marumo Gallants 0.7 – 1.9 Orlando Pirates 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✓
64%
1.56
1.36
Double chance
Orlando Pirates or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
51%
1.96
2.20 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Orlando Pirates ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Orlando Pirates / FT Orlando Pirates✓
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
14%
7.02
–
Form
Marumo Gallants – last 6
LDLLLD
12 Sep
@ Amazulu
0–1
L
4 Sep
vs Polokwane City
2–2
D
25 Aug
vs TS Galaxy
2–3
L
19 Aug
@ Mamelodi Sundowns
0–2
L
14 Aug
@ Stellenbosch
1–3
L
11 Aug
vs Kruger United
0–0
D
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Orlando Pirates – last 6
WWDWWW
17 Sep
vs Durban City
2–0
W
12 Sep
vs La Cure Waves
3–1
W
6 Sep
@ La Cure Waves
0–0
D
1 Sep
@ Kruger United
4–0
W
29 Aug
vs Sekhukhune United
3–0
W
25 Aug
vs Sekhukhune United
2–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates.
What is the prediction for Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
Our pick is Orlando Pirates to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
On our numbers Marumo Gallants have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Orlando Pirates 64%.
How many goals will there be in Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
Our predicted score is Marumo Gallants 0–1 Orlando Pirates, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates?
Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates (Premier Soccer League) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Royal Bafokeng 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.
