Orlando Pirates on Brink of PSL Title After Sundowns’ Shock Loss
Orlando Pirates have been handed a golden opportunity to clinch the South African championship title this weekend. Their chance arose after TS Galaxy’s 3-2 win over Mamelodi Sundowns, which saw the Buccaneers move closer to securing the top spot.
The Buccaneers are set to host Durban City at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday at 15:00. A win against Durban City would see them accumulate 68 points, level with Sundowns, who finished their season with 68 points after their shock loss to TS Galaxy.
Pirates’ Superior Goal Difference a Key Factor
With a superior goal difference of 8, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team will be confirmed as champions before their final game of the season against Orbit College next Saturday. In simple terms, Orlando Pirates need as little as a 1-0 win over Durban City on Saturday to be crowned champions.
Why Pirates Are Favourites to Win
Orlando Pirates already know what it takes to beat Durban City, having earned a comfortable 2-0 win when the sides met earlier this season at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Evidence Makgopa and Patrick Maswanganyi scored in that match. This result forms part of an impressive run of domestic form for the Sea Robbers, who have won their last two league outings in style.
The team has shown remarkable consistency, with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC followed by an emphatic 3-0 win against Magesi FC. They also drew against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby and brushed aside AmaZulu FC with a 3-0 result. Notable wins include the 5-0 demolition of Golden Arrows and the ruthless 6-0 thrashing of TS Galaxy last month.
Their combination of high-scoring and keeping clean sheets makes Saturday’s result seem predictable.
