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Orlando Pirates

Premier Soccer LeagueSeason 2026/2027Abdeslam OuaddouNo. 2Data current as of October 22, 2026
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Orlando Pirates 2026/2027: season in numbers

Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League

Orlando Pirates plays in Premier Soccer League (South Africa) during the 2026/2027 season. Orlando Pirates is No. 2 in the standings. Next game: Kaizer Chiefs.

Form and record

Orlando Pirates has 7 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, averaging 2.75 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, worth 3.00 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Orlando Pirates scores 2.38 goals per game and allows 0.13. The team keeps a clean sheet in 88% of games and fails to score in 0%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 13% of Orlando Pirates's games. 38% finish with at least three goals and 13% with at least four. Those games average 2.50 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 0% of games. The team scored in both halves in 63% of games. Last five: BTTS 0%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Orlando Pirates scores 0.75 goals in the first half and 1.63 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Orlando Pirates averages 1.82 xG and 1.15 xGA per game. The team takes 14.6 shots, puts 6.6 on target and averages 57% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Orlando Pirates's xG differential is 0.67 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.25. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

2.75Points per game22 pts
2.38Goals scored / game
0.13Goals allowed / game
38%Over 2.5 goals
13%Both teams scored
88%Clean sheets
0%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
88% W13% D0% L
+18
Goal difference
2.75
PPG (season)
3.00
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal100%
2 goals88%
3 goals38%
4 goals13%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal13%
2 goals0%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time75%League average: 55%
Min. 2 goals before half-time13%League average: 22%
Min. 3 goals before half-time0%League average: 5%
Goal after half-time88%League average: 74%
Min. 2 goals after half-time50%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals after half-time25%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time13%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves63%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS0%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS38%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

63% W38% D0% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

88% W13% D0% L
18
Half-time points
2.25
PPG (1st half)
+5
Goal difference
22
Second-half points
2.75
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.75
Conceded before half-time0.13
Scored after half-time1.63
Conceded after half-time0
Clean sheet before half-time88%
Clean sheet after half-time100%
No goal before half-time25%
No goal after half-time13%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)2.603.00
Goals scored / game0.81.8
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game0.81.8
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals0%60%
Min. 3 goals0%20%
Clean sheets100%100%
Games without a goal20%0%
Goal difference+4+9
1st half (Last 5): 80% leading - 20% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 0%
2nd half (Last 5): 100% won - 0% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Orlando Pirates
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
2
0
16-30
2
1
31-45
4
0
46-60
4
0
61-75
5
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

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

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Dominant
45%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.36
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.67
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.58
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.56
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
208%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
11%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.25
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 88%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
140%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

8 matches
5.8
Corners won per match
3.9
Corners conceded per match
9.6
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
50.0%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

8 matches
1.3
Team cards per match
1.4
Opponent cards per match
2.6
Total cards per match
25.0%
Over 3.5
25.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

0.92
Opponents' average PPG
10.2
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Over its last 6 games, Orlando Pirates faced opponents averaging 0.92 points per game and an average standings position of No. 10.2 in a 16-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

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FAQ

What is Orlando Pirates's recent form?

Orlando Pirates has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 2.75 points per game this season.

Where is Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League standings?

Orlando Pirates is No. 2 with 22 points.

How many goals does Orlando Pirates score per game?

Orlando Pirates scores 2.38 goals per game and allows 0.13. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Orlando Pirates's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 13% of Orlando Pirates's games, while 38% finish with at least three goals. Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 88% of games.

Who does Orlando Pirates play next?

Orlando Pirates's next game is Orlando Pirates vs. Kaizer Chiefs on October 31, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Orlando Pirates stats and betting picks?

This page covers Orlando Pirates's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.