Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Predictions & Tips - Pirates have for easy points against Galaxy

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 15 May 2025

Ralph Staniforth 15 May 2025

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Orlando Pirates aim to end the season positively, despite being out of the title race.
Pirates have a strong recent record: 18 wins in the last 24 PSL matches.
TS Galaxy have struggled, losing 4 out of the last 5 matches against Pirates.

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Bucs to beat TS Galaxy on Saturday (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Preview

Pirates may be out of the title race but they will want to go out on a high. I am backing the hosts to cover the -1 handicap.

Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Preview
Head to Head
Orlando Pirates Form & Team News
Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup
TS Galaxy Form & Team News
TS Galaxy Predicted Lineup

Orlando Pirates have won 18 of their last 24 PSL matches.
Orlando Pirates have scored 2+ goals in their last 3 PSL matches.
TS Galaxy have lost 6 of their last 12 matches (all competitions).
TS Galaxy have lost 4 of their last 5 matches vs Orlando Pirates.

Head to Head

Pirates won 2-0 when the clubs met in the reverse fixture in October.

Orlando Pirates Form & Team News

Pirates have seen their coach Jose Riveiro depart early as his contract was expiring. Three defeats in the last six matches saw them lose out on a potential quadruple.

A 3-2 second leg loss at Pyramids FC saw Pirates exit the CAF Champions League sem-finals. A 1-0 home league loss to Sekhukhune United preceded a 2-1 win vs Kaizer Chiefs.

After beating Golden Arrows 2-1, they lost 2-1 to Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup semis. In midweek, they made light work of Golden Arrows in a 3-0 home win.

Caretaker coach Mandla Ncikazi is without injured defenders Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane. Miguel Timm will play no part and neither will winger Monnapule Saleng.

Tshegofatso Mabasa is hoping for a start up front. Young central midfielder Simphiwe Selepe is pushing for another opportunity.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Lineup

Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto; Selepe, Mbatha; Nkota, Dlamini, Mofokeng; Mabasa.

TS Galaxy Form & Team News

The Rockets have seen six losses in the last 12 matches. They sit fifth in the table going into their final fixture.

A shock 2-1 home loss to Marumo Gallants was followed by a 1-1 draw at Kaizer Chiefs. A 2-1 loss at Magesi with 2.04 xG preceded a 1-1 home stalemate against Sekhukhune United.

Their last match brought another poor home defeat. They lost 1-0 to ten-man Richards Bay despite having 69% of the ball.

Centre back MacBeth Mahlangu is available again after a long-term injury. Left back Kganyane Letsoenyo should shake off a knock to start.

Centre forward Denan Zajmovic is pushing for a recall, as is midfielder Mpho Mvelase.

TS Galaxy Predicted Lineup

Tape; Munyai, Ndamane, M. Mahlangu, Letsoenyo; Sebelebele, Mvelase, Maduna, Dithejane; Dolly; Zajmovic.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v TS Galaxy

I'm tipping Pirates to win on the -1 handicap.

Orlando Pirates Win

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