Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: match statistics
Orlando Pirates display impressive home form with 88% of home matches won and only one goal conceded in the last five games. The hosts lead the table, winning 12 of 16 matches this season, with a +11 goal difference at their own stadium. Mamelodi Sundowns, despite being second in the league, has a significantly weaker away record – only 38% wins and a high 50% draw rate on the road. xG statistics show an advantage for Orlando Pirates (2.07 vs 1.5), and their dominance in home matches (62% possession, 5.38 shots on target per match) suggests control over the game. Given the hosts' excellent run and Sundowns' difficulties in away matches, I expect an Orlando Pirates victory, though the rival's quality makes a draw a realistic scenario too.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Orlando Pirates played against Mamelodi Sundowns in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on February 18, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Orlando Pirates has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Mamelodi Sundowns has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Orlando Pirates scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 0.31. Mamelodi Sundowns scores 1.60 and allows 0.47. Games in this league average 1.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 19% of Orlando Pirates's games and 40% of Mamelodi Sundowns's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 20%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Orlando Pirates has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.68 per game. Orlando Pirates takes 15.2 shots per game, while Mamelodi Sundowns takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 56% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Mamelodi Sundowns leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Orlando Pirates's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Mamelodi Sundowns, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.93 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 27% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 display impressive home form with 88% of home matches won and only one goal conceded in the last five games. The hosts lead the table, winning 12 of 16 matches this season, with a +11 goal difference at their own stadium. Mamelodi Sundowns, despite being second in the league, has a significantly weaker away record – only 38% wins and a high 50% draw rate on the road. xG statistics show an advantage for Orlando Pirates (2.07 vs 1.5), and their dominance in home matches (62% possession, 5.38 shots on target per match) suggests control over the game. Given the hosts' excellent run and Sundowns' difficulties in away matches, I expect an Orlando Pirates victory, though the rival's quality makes a draw a realistic scenario too.
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Game stats
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Orlando Pirates | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.31 |
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 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 2.2 pts / game - Mamelodi Sundowns
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 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.31 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 0.47 goals / game - Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Mamelodi Sundowns keeps a clean sheet in 53% (8 of 15 meczów).
Mamelodi Sundowns scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 75% (12 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Orlando Pirates
Over / Under - Mamelodi Sundowns
1st half
2nd half
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.
Orlando Pirates is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.13 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.67 pts / game - Mamelodi Sundowns
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Mamelodi Sundowns - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
* 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns
* 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
| Orlando Pirates | Liga | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.88 | 1.93 | ▲ 2.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 19% | 35% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 75% | 38% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 69% | 68% | • 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Orlando Pirates's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Mamelodi Sundowns. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Orlando Pirates 1:2 Mamelodi Sundowns. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
Orlando Pirates score 1.56 goals per game on average and Mamelodi Sundowns 1.60. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 19% of Orlando Pirates's matches and 40% of Mamelodi Sundowns's.
What form are Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in?
Over the last 5 games Orlando Pirates have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?
The statistical background for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns — 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.