Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: match statistics
Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Chippa United played Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 16 August 2026. Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Chippa United: 0-2-0, 1.00 points/match. Orlando Pirates: 1-1-0, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Chippa United scores 0.50 and concedes 0.50 goals per match. Orlando Pirates scores 1.50 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.29 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Chippa United 50%, Orlando Pirates 50%. Over 2.5: Chippa United 0%, Orlando Pirates 0%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 33%.
xG, shots and style
Orlando Pirates has higher xG: 2.09 vs 1.12. Chippa United: 10.5 shots per match, Orlando Pirates: 18.0.
Match halves
Chippa United: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.00. Orlando Pirates: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Chippa United: 16-30 (1 goals). Orlando Pirates: 0-15 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 2.29 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 33%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 0%.
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 sit 2nd in the table and are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning 4 and drawing once, while Chippa United have managed just 1 win over the same period. The visitors have scored 8 goals and conceded only 2 in their last five games, which stands in clear contrast to Chippa’s record of 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. The hosts have drawn all of their matches at home so far, and their average xG is 1.17 compared with 1.24 xG allowed to opponents, making it difficult to claim a clear advantage in chance quality. Chippa average 11 shots and 54% possession, but only 2 efforts are on target, with a conversion rate of 9%. The current-form advantage, a significantly tighter defence and greater scoring consistency point to an Orlando Pirates win, although the hosts’ high draw rate increases the likelihood of a closely contested match.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Chippa United’s poor finishing in their last five matches, during which the team scored an average of just 0.6 goals. Orlando Pirates have shown a very stable defense over the same period, conceding 0.4 goals per match while allowing an average xG of only 0.59. Both teams recorded BTTS in just 40% of their last five matches, well below the league average of 55%. Chippa generated an xG of 1.19 during this period, but their actual return was only 3 goals, indicating problems with finishing. Pirates scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and could win, but the more likely scenario is that at least one team—particularly the hosts—will fail to find the net. BTTS - No means that at least one team will not score; it does not automatically imply a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Orlando Pirates are in clearly better form: they have averaged 1.6 goals scored and only 0.4 conceded in their last 5 matches, while Chippa United have scored 0.6 goals per game. However, the home side has defensive quality issues, with their average xG conceded over the last five matches standing at 1.88, compared with 0.59 for the Pirates’ defense. Despite this, both teams retain a relatively low-scoring profile: Chippa have not had a match featuring Over 2.5 goals in their last 5 appearances, while the Pirates have surpassed this line only once, in 20% of their matches. The projected total of 2.00 goals reflects the visitors’ advantage, but also the hosts’ limited attacking output and the Pirates’ solid defense. The strongest pick is Under 3.5, as recent-form data indicates a high probability of a result ranging from 0 to 3 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Orlando Pirates have been clearly stronger in their last five matches: they have won 80% of their games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded, while Chippa United have won 20% of their matches and scored 0.6 goals per game. The first half could nevertheless be evenly contested, as both teams took a lead at the break in 60% of their last five appearances, while Pirates have not conceded a single first-half goal during this period. The key factor is the visitors’ superiority after the interval: they average 1.0 goal in the second half, have won the second half in 60% of their matches and have not lost that period of play once. Chippa have failed to score after the break in their last five matches, which makes a draw at half-time and an Orlando Pirates win at full-time the most likely outcome: X/2.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Chippa United | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.23 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Orlando Pirates is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Chippa United · 2 pts / match - 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 200% better for: goals scored per match.
0.5 goals / match - Chippa United · 1.5 goals / match - Orlando Pirates
Chippa United scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
Orlando Pirates scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Chippa United keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Chippa United
Over / Under - Orlando Pirates
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chippa United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Chippa United
Orlando Pirates
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Chippa United | Liga | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.00 | 2.29 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 33% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Chippa United 0 - 0 - 2 Orlando Pirates. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates?
The Premier Soccer League match finished Chippa United 0:3 Orlando Pirates. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Chippa United and Orlando Pirates?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Chippa United won 0, Orlando Pirates won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates?
Chippa United score 0.50 goals per game on average and Orlando Pirates 1.50. The Premier Soccer League average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Chippa United's matches and 50% of Orlando Pirates's.
What form are Chippa United and Orlando Pirates in?
Over the last 5 games Chippa United have a 0-2-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Orlando Pirates 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates?
The statistical background for Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates — 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.