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Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Predictions & Tips -Pirates to see off Galants and reach final

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 12 Apr 2025

Ralph Staniforth 12 Apr 2025

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Orlando Pirates have a strong home record with 9 wins in 10 matches.
Marumo Gallants have struggled away, losing 8 of their 12 PSL matches this season.
Pirates are expected to secure a win to nil, continuing their strong domestic and league form.

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Orlando Pirates to beat Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals (Getty Images).

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Pirates are in far better form and on paper, have a much better side. I am backing the hosts to advance to the final with a win to nil.

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Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & News
Marumo Gallants Form & News

Orlando Pirates have won 9 of their last 10 home PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have scored 2+ goals in 7 of their last 10 home PSL matches (23 goals total).
Marumo Gallants have lost 8 of their 12 away PSL matches this season.
Marumo Gallants have seen Under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 8 matches.

Head to Head

Pirates hold a 5-2 lead over Marumo Gallants with two draws in nine clashes.

In the league this season, Pirates won 8-1 at home before losing 2-0 away in the return fixture in March.

Orlando Pirates Form & News

Pirates have lifted five domestic cups in the last 2.5 seasons. They’re chasing a domestic double and also reached the CAF Champions League semi-finals in midweek.

A frustrating 0-0 league draw at ten-man Stellenbosch was followed by a 2-1 home win over Mamelodi Sundowns with two early goals. They won 1-0 away at MC Alger despite being outshot 22-4.

Last weekend, Bucs eked out a 1-0 win at Polokwane City. On Tuesday, they drew 0-0 at home to MC Alger to progress 1-0 on aggregate in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

Coach Jose Riveiro is without Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane in defence. Teenager Mbekezeli Mbokanzi may be preferred to Tapelo Xoki in central defence.

Playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi is pushing for a recall. Pirates are expected to play their best XI.

Marumo Gallants Form & News

Gallants have taken 10 points from their last six league matches. That run of improved form has seen them move three points clear of the relegation zone.

A shock 2-0 home win vs Orlando Pirates came despite being outshot 16-6. They lost 1-0 at Stellenbosch and beat Durban City in the Nedbank Cup on penalties after a 0-0 stalemate.

They lost 2-1 at home to Sekhukhune United and won 1-0 at Cape Town City. A 2-1 win at TS Galaxy was followed by a 1-1 home draw with SuperSport United last time out.

Daniel Akpeyi may start in goal once again. Fellow goalkeepers Washington Arubi and Kagiso Mlambo have been nursing injuries but the former is now available again.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has injury doubts over forwards Sede Dion, Gabadinho Mhango and Junior Zindoga. Veteran striker Dino Ndlovu is pushing for a first start after joining recently.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v Marumo Gallants

There is only one winner here based on Pirates' fine current form and cup exploits in the last three years.

Pirates win to nil

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