Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay: match statistics
Orlando Pirates are the clear favorites in this matchup, occupying the first place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season. The hosts present a dominant home form - a 78% home win rate, an average of just 0.33 goals conceded per match, and a massive 78% clean sheets rate. Richards Bay, on the other hand, struggles on the road, winning only 11% of their away matches and conceding an average of 1.22 goals per game. The xG statistics also heavily favor Pirates (1.96 xG For vs 0.94 xG Against at home), while the visitors generate merely 1.24 xG away. Additionally, Richards Bay failed to score in 56% of away matches, which, combined with the hosts' strong defense, makes an Orlando Pirates victory highly probable. The difference in class and the form of both teams suggest a comfortable win for the league leaders.
Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Orlando Pirates played against Richards Bay in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on March 11, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Orlando Pirates has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Richards Bay has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Orlando Pirates scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 0.42. Richards Bay scores 0.79 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 26% of Orlando Pirates's games and 42% of Richards Bay's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 26%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 29% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Orlando Pirates has the higher season xG average, 1.88 to 1.42 per game. Orlando Pirates takes 15.4 shots per game, while Richards Bay takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Richards Bay leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Orlando Pirates's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Richards Bay, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 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 29% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 are the clear favorites in this matchup, occupying the first place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season. The hosts present a dominant home form - a 78% home win rate, an average of just 0.33 goals conceded per match, and a massive 78% clean sheets rate. Richards Bay, on the other hand, struggles on the road, winning only 11% of their away matches and conceding an average of 1.22 goals per game. The xG statistics also heavily favor Pirates (1.96 xG For vs 0.94 xG Against at home), while the visitors generate merely 1.24 xG away. Additionally, Richards Bay failed to score in 56% of away matches, which, combined with the hosts' strong defense, makes an Orlando Pirates victory highly probable. The difference in class and the form of both teams suggest a comfortable win for the league leaders.
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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 | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.22 |
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.
2.4 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.2 pts / game - Richards Bay
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 106% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 0.79 goals / game - Richards Bay
Orlando Pirates is 138% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.42 goals / game - Orlando Pirates · 1 goals / game - Richards Bay
Orlando Pirates scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Richards Bay keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 meczów).
Richards Bay scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 68% (13 of 19 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 - Richards Bay
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 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Orlando Pirates · 1.11 pts / game - Richards Bay
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 74%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Richards Bay - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). 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
Orlando Pirates
Richards Bay
* 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 | Richards Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.05 | 1.92 | ▼ 1.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 36% | ▲ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 37% | 29% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 68% | 38% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 59% | • 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 74% | 69% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Orlando Pirates 2:0 Richards Bay. 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 Richards Bay?
Orlando Pirates score 1.63 goals per game on average and Richards Bay 0.79. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 29% of games. Both teams score in 26% of Orlando Pirates's matches and 42% of Richards Bay's.
What form are Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay in?
Over the last 5 games Orlando Pirates have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Richards Bay 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.