South Africa - Premier Soccer LeagueData current as of September 12, 2026

Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants: match statistics

175%(1.35)
X18%(4.37)
27%(8.80)

Orlando Pirates, as the league leaders, are in impressive form, especially at home where they have won 86% of their matches and kept clean sheets in 86% of those games. The hosts have scored 22 goals while conceding only 5 all season, and their average xG (1.97) in home matches significantly exceeds their xG Against (0.94). Marumo Gallants are in terrible form – five consecutive defeats, zero goals in their last five matches, and just 11% win rate away from home. The visitors have not kept a single clean sheet in away matches, conceding an average of 1.44 goals per game, which, given Orlando Pirates' dominance, makes them highly vulnerable to defeat. The difference in class, form, and statistics clearly points to a decisive victory for the hosts.

Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Orlando Pirates played against Marumo Gallants in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

Orlando Pirates has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Marumo Gallants has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Orlando Pirates scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 0.33. Marumo Gallants scores 0.71 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 20% of Orlando Pirates's games and 53% of Marumo Gallants's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 24%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Orlando Pirates has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.35 per game. Orlando Pirates takes 14.7 shots per game, while Marumo Gallants takes 11.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Marumo Gallants leads at halftime in 6% and scores 0.47 after halftime.

When the teams score

Orlando Pirates's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Marumo Gallants, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Soccer League games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 36% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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, as the league leaders, are in impressive form, especially at home where they have won 86% of their matches and kept clean sheets in 86% of those games. The hosts have scored 22 goals while conceding only 5 all season, and their average xG (1.97) in home matches significantly exceeds their xG Against (0.94). Marumo Gallants are in terrible form – five consecutive defeats, zero goals in their last five matches, and just 11% win rate away from home. The visitors have not kept a single clean sheet in away matches, conceding an average of 1.44 goals per game, which, given Orlando Pirates' dominance, makes them highly vulnerable to defeat. The difference in class, form, and statistics clearly points to a decisive victory for the hosts.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

59Possession (%)41
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
23Shots4
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
9Shots on target1
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
2.59xG0.65
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
5Corners1
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
71Dangerous attacks44
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
5Fouls9
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0Cards4
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

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

Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
1.47Goals scored / game0.71
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.33Goals allowed / game1.24
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
59%Average possession51%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
4.87Shots on target / game3.47
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.67Shots per game11.18
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
4.87Shots on target3.47
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
10%Shot conversion6.3%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
59%Possession51%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
1.81xG for1.35
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.91xG against1.45
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

Shooting quality

Orlando Pirates: DominantMarumo Gallants: Balanced
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
Accuracy (shots on target)33%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.20

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 formwho is in better shape?

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

Orlando Pirates is 550% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 0.4 pts / game - Marumo Gallants

Orlando Pirates
WWDWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
73% W13% D13% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-2-2
2.33 pts / game · goal difference +17
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-0-1
Last 5 at home
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 2.06Opponent xG: 0.81BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 0%
Marumo Gallants
DDLLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
18% W35% D47% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-6-8
0.88 pts / game · goal difference -9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-2-6
Last 5 away
0-1-4
DLLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.55Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 0%

Goalshow 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 107% better for: goals scored per game.

1.47 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 0.71 goals / game - Marumo Gallants

Orlando Pirates is 276% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.33 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.24 goals / game - Marumo Gallants

Orlando Pirates scoring profile: very strong

Orlando Pirates scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Marumo Gallants keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 17 meczów).

Marumo Gallants scoring profile: more difficult

Marumo Gallants scores in 53% of games (9 of 17 meczów), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 73% (11 of 15 meczów).

22Goals scored (season)12
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
5Goals conceded (season)21
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
1.8Average goals per game1.94
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
8Goals scored (last 5)2
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0Goals conceded (last 5)6
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

How often they score at least...

87%1 goal53%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
47%2 goals18%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
13%3 goals0%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0%4 goals0%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

How often they concede at least...

27%1 goal100%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
7%2 goals12%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0%3 goals6%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0%4 goals6%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

* 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.

36%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time18%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
33%Scored in both halves12%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

BTTS and goal count

13%Min. 3 goals and BTTS18%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0%BTTS - last 540%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

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

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time53%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
27%Min. 2 goals before half-time18%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time76%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
13%Min. 2 goals after half-time35%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
7%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

Game halveswhen 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 152% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.07 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 0.82 pts / game - Marumo Gallants

Orlando Pirates - half-time state
53% leading47% draw0% trailing
Marumo Gallants - half-time state
6% leading65% draw29% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.07Points per game (1st half)0.82
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.8Goals scored (1st half)0.24
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.13Goals conceded (1st half)0.47
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.93Average goals (1st half)0.71
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
87%Clean sheet before half-time53%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
33%No goal before half-time76%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

After half-time (2nd half)

1.93Points per game (2nd half)1.12
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.47
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.2Goals conceded (2nd half)0.76
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
0.87Average goals (2nd half)1.24
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
80%Clean sheet after half-time41%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants
47%No goal after half-time59%
Orlando PiratesMarumo Gallants

Orlando Pirates - second-half results

53% W33% D13% L
31
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+10
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.07
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 73%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Marumo Gallants - second-half results

24% W41% D35% L
14
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
19
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.82
PPG before half-time
Lead holding300%

Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Orlando Pirates - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.202.20
Goals scored / game0.80.8
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game0.80.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+4+4
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Marumo Gallants - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.40
Goals scored / game0.20.2
Goals allowed / game0.21.0
Average goals per game0.41.2
1 goal20%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference0-4
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1

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

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

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

Orlando Pirates
ScoredConceded
4
0
0-15
5
1
16-30
3
1
31-45
1
1
46-60
3
1
61-75
6
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

Marumo Gallants
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
0
3
16-30
3
3
31-45
2
4
46-60
3
5
61-75
3
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

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

Game profile

1.88
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 0.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
98%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
37%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+60%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
46%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Orlando Pirates

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.90
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.24
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.58
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
134%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
40%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

Marumo Gallants

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.43
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.64
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
87%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
113%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.48
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

Orlando PiratesLigaMarumo Gallants
Average goals per game 1.801.92 1.94
Both teams scored 20%36% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 20%27% 24%
Clean sheets 73%37% 0%
Goal before half-time 67%60% 53%
Goal after half-time 67%68% 76%

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

1.92
Average goals per game
36%
Both teams scored
27%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
37%
Clean sheets
1.10
Home goals / game
0.82
Away goals / game
+34%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defensive advantage
+20%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
21%
2 goals
2%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
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 PiratesGoalYamela MbuthumaAssist: Relebohile Ratomo
  2. Marumo GallantsYellow cardKatlego Otladisa
  3. Orlando PiratesGoalPatrick MaswanganyiAssist: Oswin Reagan Appollis
  4. Marumo GallantsYellow cardIbrahim Bance
  5. Marumo GallantsSubstitutionOn: Jaisen Jaren CliffordOff: Bheki Mabuza
  6. Marumo GallantsYellow cardEmmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde
  7. Marumo GallantsSubstitutionOn: Monde MphambanisoOff: Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde
  8. Marumo GallantsSubstitutionOn: Msindisi NdlovuOff: Sekela Christopher Sithole
  9. Marumo GallantsYellow cardKhumbulani Ncube
  10. Orlando PiratesGoalRelebohile RatomoAssist: Nkosikhona Ndaba
  11. Orlando PiratesSubstitutionOn: Abdoulaye MarikoOff: Makhehlene Makhaula

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.

Philangenkosi KhumaloMatches officiated: 10
3.3Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 240%Home wins50%Draws10%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Orlando Pirates's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Marumo Gallants. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Marumo Gallants
2 : 1
Orlando Pirates

FAQ

What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants?

The Premier Soccer League match finished Orlando Pirates 3:0 Marumo Gallants. 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 Marumo Gallants?

Orlando Pirates score 1.47 goals per game on average and Marumo Gallants 0.71. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Orlando Pirates's matches and 53% of Marumo Gallants's.

What form are Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants in?

Over the last 5 games Orlando Pirates have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Marumo Gallants 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants?

The statistical background for Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants — 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.