Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates: match statistics
Orlando Pirates presents decidedly better form – in the last five matches they achieved straight victories (5-0-0) with a goal record of 9:1, translating to a maximum of 3 points per match. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 9 wins in 12 matches, while Sekhukhune United sits only in 4th position and has earned just 1 point per match in their last five encounters with poor form (L-D-D-W-L). A key advantage for Orlando Pirates is visible in efficiency – 16% shot conversion in away matches versus just 6% for the hosts at home, alongside a 0% rate of matches without scoring for the visitors. Additionally, Pirates have a better goal difference on the road (+7) than Sekhukhune at home (+3), which, given the average of 1.83 goals per away match for Orlando versus just 1.0 for the hosts at home, gives a clear advantage to the visitors. All statistical indicators – from form, through efficiency, to defensive solidity (50% clean sheets away) – point to Orlando Pirates as the favorite of this meeting.
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sekhukhune United played against Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Sekhukhune United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Orlando Pirates has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sekhukhune United scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 0.57. Orlando Pirates scores 1.50 and allows 0.42. Games in this league average 1.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Sekhukhune United's games and 25% of Orlando Pirates's. The Over 2.5 rates are 14% and 25%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Orlando Pirates has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.58 per game. Sekhukhune United takes 12.5 shots per game, while Orlando Pirates takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sekhukhune United leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Orlando Pirates leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sekhukhune United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Orlando Pirates, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Soccer League games average 1.91 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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 presents decidedly better form – in the last five matches they achieved straight victories (5-0-0) with a goal record of 9:1, translating to a maximum of 3 points per match. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 9 wins in 12 matches, while Sekhukhune United sits only in 4th position and has earned just 1 point per match in their last five encounters with poor form (L-D-D-W-L). A key advantage for Orlando Pirates is visible in efficiency – 16% shot conversion in away matches versus just 6% for the hosts at home, alongside a 0% rate of matches without scoring for the visitors. Additionally, Pirates have a better goal difference on the road (+7) than Sekhukhune at home (+3), which, given the average of 1.83 goals per away match for Orlando versus just 1.0 for the hosts at home, gives a clear advantage to the visitors. All statistical indicators – from form, through efficiency, to defensive solidity (50% clean sheets away) – point to Orlando Pirates as the favorite of this meeting.
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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
| Sekhukhune United | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sekhukhune United · 2.6 pts / game - Orlando Pirates
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 32% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Sekhukhune United · 1.5 goals / game - Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.57 goals / game - Sekhukhune United · 0.42 goals / game - Orlando Pirates
Sekhukhune United scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 67% (8 of 12 meczów).
Orlando Pirates scores in 92% of games (11 of 12 meczów), while Sekhukhune United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 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 - Sekhukhune United
Over / Under - Orlando Pirates
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 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - Sekhukhune United · 2 pts / game - Orlando Pirates
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sekhukhune United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). 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
Sekhukhune United
Orlando Pirates
* 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
| Sekhukhune United | Liga | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.71 | 1.91 | • 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 38% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 14% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 37% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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 Sekhukhune United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Orlando Pirates. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Sekhukhune United 0:0 Orlando Pirates. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Sekhukhune United score 1.14 goals per game on average and Orlando Pirates 1.50. The Premier Soccer League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Sekhukhune United's matches and 25% of Orlando Pirates's.
What form are Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates in?
Over the last 5 games Sekhukhune United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Orlando Pirates 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.