Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Orlando Pirates will host Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 18 October, in a crucial Premier League clash. The Pirates have had a mixed bag of results lately, recording one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. In contrast, Polokwane City has also struggled, with one win and four draws in the same period. Both teams will be eager to secure points, especially the Pirates, who are looking to regain their form in front of their home crowd. A notable angle in this matchup is the historical head-to-head record, which shows a balanced competition with three wins for the Pirates, four for Polokwane, and three draws in their last ten encounters. Furthermore, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with six of those matches featuring both teams finding the net. Given the current form and the stakes involved, expect a competitive match where both sides will aim to exploit defensive vulnerabilities, making a bet on both teams to score a compelling option.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Durban City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |  Marumo Gallants FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 |  AmaZulu | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 |  Polokwane City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 |  Golden Arrows | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |  TS Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Siwelele | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 |  Orlando Pirates | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 |  Orbit College | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 |  Magesi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 14 |  Stellenbosch | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | Polokwane City | 0–1 | Orlando Pirates | Premier League |
| September 24, 2024 | Orlando Pirates | 3–0 | Polokwane City | Premier League |
| March 2, 2024 | Polokwane City | 0–1 | Orlando Pirates | Premier League |
| October 27, 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 1–1 | Polokwane City | Premier League |
| January 7, 2020 | Polokwane City | 1–4 | Orlando Pirates | Premier League |
| November 26, 2019 | Orlando Pirates | 3–2 | Polokwane City | Premier League |
| May 11, 2019 | Orlando Pirates | 3–0 | Polokwane City | Premier League |
| November 6, 2018 | Polokwane City | 1–2 | Orlando Pirates | Premier League |
| January 20, 2018 | Orlando Pirates | 1–1 | Polokwane City | Premier League |
| September 30, 2017 | Polokwane City | 2–2 | Orlando Pirates | Premier League |