Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction, H2H & Stats
South-Africa: 8 Cup
· Final Head to head
Last 9 meetings
1 - 2
Mamelodi Sundowns
1 - 1
Orlando Pirates
1 - 1
Orlando Pirates
1 - 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
2 - 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
4 - 1
Orlando Pirates
1 - 2
Orlando Pirates
1 - 1
Orlando Pirates
0 - 0
Mamelodi Sundowns
Recent form
2 - 1
Kaizer Chiefs
W
3 - 0
Milford FC
W
4 - 0
African Stars
W
0 - 1
Orlando Pirates
W
3 - 0
TS Galaxy
W
0 - 2
Mamelodi Sundowns
L
0 - 2
Orlando Pirates
W
2 - 0
Durban City
W
3 - 1
La Cure Waves
W
0 - 0
Orlando Pirates
D
1 - 0
Golden Arrows
W
4 - 1
Durban City
W
1 - 0
Marumo Gallants
W
1 - 1
Wiliete
D
0 - 0
Mamelodi Sundowns
D
1 - 4
Mamelodi Sundowns
W
0 - 2
Mamelodi Sundowns
W
2 - 1
Al-Ahli Jeddah
W
1 - 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
D
3 - 0
Siwelele
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.25 Orlando Pirates · 1.75 Mamelodi Sundowns
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Team comparison
Season numbers
8 Cup 2026When the goals come
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Orlando Pirates
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Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: preview and prediction
Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in the South-Africa 8 Cup (Final) on Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 17:00 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.
Orlando Pirates are flying, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-W). Mamelodi Sundowns are in good shape, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (D-D-W-W-W).
In the last 9 meetings, Orlando Pirates won 2, Mamelodi Sundowns won 2 and 5 ended level. These games average 2.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 89% and over 2.5 goals in 44%.
Our goal model expects about 2.25 goals for Orlando Pirates and 1.75 for Mamelodi Sundowns. It gives Orlando Pirates the edge (49% home win, 20% draw, 30% away win), 76% for over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-1.
Our pick was Draw at odds of 2.85.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns FAQs
What is the best prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Our top tip is Draw: Draw (2.85 odds).
Who will win Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Orlando Pirates are favourites: our model gives Orlando Pirates 49%, the draw 20% and Mamelodi Sundowns 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 74% chance in our model, and it happened in 89% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 4 goals in total, with a 76% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 17:00 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.
Who is the referee?
A. Tom is in charge of this game.