Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Predictions & Tips - Classy Pirates backed for victory

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 20 Sep 2024

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Orlando Pirates lead with a 2-0 advantage from the away leg.
Pirates have won 6 of their last 8 matches, keeping 4 clean sheets.
Jwaneng Galaxy have lost 6 of their last 7 CAF CL matches and failed to score in 7 of their last 8.

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Bucs to seal progression with a victory in this second leg (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Preview

Pirates come into this home leg with a 2-0 win in the bag. They should be comfortable again and I am forecasting another win to nil.

Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy Preview
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & News
Jwaneng Galaxy Form & News

Orlando Pirates have won 6 of their last 8 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 6 matches.
Jwaneng Galaxy have lost 6 of their last 7 matches (CAF CL).
Jwaneng Galaxy have failed to score in 7 of their last 8 matches (CAF CL).

Head to Head

Pirates have won four of their five games against Galaxy with the visitors winning once.

Orlando Pirates won 2-0 away in the first leg last Saturday.

Orlando Pirates Form & News

Pirates are unbeaten this season in eight matches including reaching the MTN8 Cup final.

After a 4-0 aggregate win over CS-Disciples in a CAF qualifying tie (0-0 away draw, 4-0 home win). A 3-1 aggregate win over Cape Town City followed in the MTN8 semis (1-1 away, 2-0 home win).

Last Saturday, Bucs won 2-0 away at Jwaneng Galaxy. In midweek, a late goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Chippa United in the opening PSL fixture.

Defenders Tapelo Xoki and Paseka Mako are injured. Evidence Makgopa is doubtful in attack.

Pirates’ coach Jose Riveiro could rotate his lineup. Innocent Maela and Nkosinathi Sibisi could get rare starts at the back.

Jwaneng Galaxy Form & News

Galaxy are Botswana league champions despite a late-season slump.

They followed two draws with a 1-0 loss at Township Rollers. A 0-0 draw at Gaborone United was followed by a 1-0 win over Orapa United on the final day to secure the title.

They progressed past African Stars in the CAF Champions League on penalties after losing 1-0 away and winning 1-0 at home. Last Saturday, they lost 2-0 at home to Orlando Pirates.

Coach Morena Ramoreboli could play two strikers to try to overturn the deficit.

Omaatla Kebatho may partner Former Baroka FC striker Onkabetse Makgantai up front.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Jwaneng Galaxy

I see Pirates win to nil in this one and beating the -1 handicap.

Pirates win to nil

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