South Africa - Premier Soccer LeagueNelson Mandela Bay StadiumData current as of October 15, 2026

Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: match statistics

Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Chippa United played against Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Final score: 0:3.

Recent form

Chippa United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Orlando Pirates has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Chippa United scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 0.50. Orlando Pirates scores 1.50 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.29 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Chippa United's games and 50% of Orlando Pirates's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 33% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Orlando Pirates has the higher season xG average, 2.09 to 1.12 per game. Chippa United takes 10.5 shots per game, while Orlando Pirates takes 18.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Chippa United leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Chippa United's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Orlando Pirates, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Soccer League games average 2.29 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 33% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Orlando Pirates sit 2nd in the table and are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning 4 and drawing once, while Chippa United have managed just 1 win over the same period. The visitors have scored 8 goals and conceded only 2 in their last five games, which stands in clear contrast to Chippa’s record of 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. The hosts have drawn all of their matches at home so far, and their average xG is 1.17 compared with 1.24 xG allowed to opponents, making it difficult to claim a clear advantage in chance quality. Chippa average 11 shots and 54% possession, but only 2 efforts are on target, with a conversion rate of 9%. The current-form advantage, a significantly tighter defense and greater scoring consistency point to an Orlando Pirates win, although the hosts’ high draw rate increases the likelihood of a closely contested match.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Chippa United’s poor finishing in their last five matches, during which the team scored an average of just 0.6 goals. Orlando Pirates have shown a very stable defense over the same period, conceding 0.4 goals per match while allowing an average xG of only 0.59. Both teams recorded BTTS in just 40% of their last five matches, well below the league average of 55%. Chippa generated an xG of 1.19 during this period, but their actual return was only 3 goals, indicating problems with finishing. Pirates scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and could win, but the more likely scenario is that at least one team—particularly the hosts—will fail to find the net. BTTS - No means that at least one team will not score; it does not automatically imply a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Orlando Pirates are in clearly better form: they have averaged 1.6 goals scored and only 0.4 conceded in their last 5 matches, while Chippa United have scored 0.6 goals per game. However, the home side has defensive quality issues, with their average xG conceded over the last five matches standing at 1.88, compared with 0.59 for the Pirates’ defense. Despite this, both teams retain a relatively low-scoring profile: Chippa have not had a match featuring Over 2.5 goals in their last 5 appearances, while the Pirates have surpassed this line only once, in 20% of their matches. The projected total of 2.00 goals reflects the visitors’ advantage, but also the hosts’ limited attacking output and the Pirates’ solid defense. The strongest pick is Under 3.5, as recent-form data indicates a high probability of a result ranging from 0 to 3 goals.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Orlando Pirates have been clearly stronger in their last five matches: they have won 80% of their games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded, while Chippa United have won 20% of their matches and scored 0.6 goals per game. The first half could nevertheless be evenly contested, as both teams took a lead at the break in 60% of their last five appearances, while Pirates have not conceded a single first-half goal during this period. The key factor is the visitors’ superiority after the interval: they average 1.0 goal in the second half, have won the second half in 60% of their matches and have not lost that period of play once. Chippa have failed to score after the break in their last five matches, which makes a draw at half-time and an Orlando Pirates win at full-time the most likely outcome: X/2.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 3
Second half

Game stats

39Possession (%)61
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
8Shots14
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1Shots on target8
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1.02xG2.07
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
4Corners9
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
61Dangerous attacks86
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
12Fouls14
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1Cards2
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0.5Goals scored / game1.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0.5Goals allowed / game0.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
47%Average possession59%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
2.5Shots on target / game6.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.5Shots per game18
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
2.5Shots on target6.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
4.8%Shot conversion8.3%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
47%Possession59%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1.12xG for2.09
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1.65xG against1.05
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

Shooting quality

Chippa United: BalancedOrlando Pirates: Dominant
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
Accuracy (shots on target)24%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.200.23

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Orlando Pirates is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Chippa United · 2 pts / game - Orlando Pirates

Chippa United
DD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W100% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
0-2-0
1.00 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-0
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.5Goals conceded: 0.5xG: 1.12Opponent xG: 1.65BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 0%
Orlando Pirates
WD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W50% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 0.5xG: 2.09Opponent xG: 1.05BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 0%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Orlando Pirates is 200% better for: goals scored per game.

0.5 goals / game - Chippa United · 1.5 goals / game - Orlando Pirates

Chippa United scoring profile: mixed

Chippa United scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 games), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 games).

Orlando Pirates scoring profile: very strong

Orlando Pirates scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Chippa United keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 games).

1Goals scored (season)3
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1Goals conceded (season)1
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1Average goals per game2
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1Goals scored (last 5)3
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
1Goals conceded (last 5)1
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal100%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%2 goals50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%3 goals0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%4 goals0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%2 goals0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%3 goals0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%4 goals0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%Scored in both halves50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
50%BTTS - last 550%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

2nd half

50%Min. 1 goal after half-time50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Chippa United - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing
Orlando Pirates - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per game (1st half)2
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0.5Goals scored (1st half)1
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0.5Average goals (1st half)1.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
100%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
50%No goal before half-time0%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

After half-time (2nd half)

0.5Points per game (2nd half)2
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
0.5Average goals (2nd half)0.5
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
50%Clean sheet after half-time100%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates
100%No goal after half-time50%
Chippa UnitedOrlando Pirates

Chippa United - second-half results

0% W50% D50% L
4
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding0%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Orlando Pirates - second-half results

50% W50% D0% L
4
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.5

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Chippa United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.000.50
Goals scored / game0.50.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.5
Average goals per game0.50.5
1 goal50%50%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%50%
No goal50%100%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 50% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Orlando Pirates - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.00
Goals scored / game1.00.5
Goals allowed / game0.50.0
Average goals per game1.50.5
1 goal100%50%
2 goals50%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet50%100%
No goal0%50%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 50% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Chippa United
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
0
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Orlando Pirates
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

1.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.5 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
66%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+67%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Chippa United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.53
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.62
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
38%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
53%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Orlando Pirates

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.59
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.55
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
158%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
38%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Soccer League).

Teams vs league

Chippa UnitedLigaOrlando Pirates
Average goals per game▼ 1.002.29▼ 2.00
Both teams scored▼ 50%52%▼ 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 0%33%▼ 0%
Clean sheets▲ 50%31%▲ 50%
Goal before half-time▼ 50%62%▲ 100%
Goal after half-time▼ 50%67%▼ 50%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.29
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.33
Home goals / game
0.95
Away goals / game
+40%
Home attack advantage
+29%
Home defensive advantage
+19%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
62%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
0%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Orlando PiratesYellow cardPatrick Maswanganyi
  2. Orlando PiratesGoalLungu GhampaniAssist: Patrick Maswanganyi
  3. Orlando PiratesGoalLebone SeemaAssist: Deon Hotto Kavendji
  4. Orlando PiratesSubstitutionOn: Simphiwe MasilelaOff: Patrick Maswanganyi
  5. Orlando PiratesSubstitutionOn: Kabelo KgosietsileOff: Oswin Reagan Appollis
  6. Orlando PiratesSubstitutionOn: Daniel MsendamiOff: Yamela Mbuthuma
  7. Chippa UnitedYellow cardAsanele Bonani
  8. Orlando PiratesGoalDaniel Msendami
  9. Orlando PiratesYellow cardMthetheleli Sibansezwe Mthiyane

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Chippa United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Orlando Pirates. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Orlando Pirates
2 : 0
Chippa United
Chippa United
0 : 3
Orlando Pirates

FAQ

What was the result of Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates?

The Premier Soccer League match finished Chippa United 0:3 Orlando Pirates. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Chippa United and Orlando Pirates?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Chippa United won 0, Orlando Pirates won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates?

Chippa United score 0.50 goals per game on average and Orlando Pirates 1.50. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Chippa United's matches and 50% of Orlando Pirates's.

What form are Chippa United and Orlando Pirates in?

Over the last 5 games Chippa United have a 0-2-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Orlando Pirates 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates?

The statistical background for Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.