Value bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.45 – our chance 54% vs 41% implied by the price (edge +32%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultOrlando Pirates to win ✓58% · @1.85
Double chanceOrlando Pirates or draw ✓80% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @2.10
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗75% · @1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.67
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates preview and prediction
The match
Orlando Pirates travel to Peter Mokaba Stadium in the 8 Cup on Saturday 22 August (14:00 WAT) to face Sekhukhune United.
Form guide
Sekhukhune United's last 5: WLDWD Most recently they beat Polokwane City 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Orlando Pirates's last 5: WDDWL Most recently they beat Chippa United 3–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.3 for Sekhukhune United and 2.3 for Orlando Pirates. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 54% and both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sekhukhune United 20%, draw 22%, Orlando Pirates 58%.
Safer route: Orlando Pirates or draw (80%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 2.10.
Value angle: Over 2.5 goals at 2.45 – 54% on our numbers against 41% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.48, above our fair price of 1.33, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sekhukhune United 1–2 Orlando Pirates. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sekhukhune United20%fair 5.00 · @4.20
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.10
Orlando Pirates58%fair 1.73 · @1.85
3.60Expected goals
1.32Sekhukhune United xG
2.28Orlando Pirates xG
57%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Sekhukhune United 1.3 – 2.3 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✓
58%
1.73
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Orlando Pirates or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
2.10 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.48 ▲
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
2.45 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.17
Half-time result
Orlando Pirates ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Orlando Pirates / FT Orlando Pirates✓
38%
2.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.67
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Form
Sekhukhune United – last 6
WLDWDW
15 Aug
vs Polokwane City
2–0
W
12 Aug
@ Kaizer Chiefs
0–2
L
9 Aug
@ Amazulu
3–3
D
1 Aug
vs Durban City
1–0
W
23 May
vs Siwelele
2–2
D
6 May
@ Chippa United
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Orlando Pirates – last 6
WDDWLD
16 Aug
@ Chippa United
3–0
W
12 Aug
@ Amazulu
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs Durban City
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Milford FC
2–0
W
24 Jul
vs NEOM
0–1
L
22 Jul
vs Las Palmas
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates.
What is the prediction for Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
On our numbers Sekhukhune United have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Orlando Pirates 58%.
How many goals will there be in Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Our predicted score is Sekhukhune United 1–2 Orlando Pirates, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates (8 Cup) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Peter Mokaba 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.
