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
Key match information
Sekhukhune United played Orlando Pirates in Premier Soccer League (South Africa). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Sekhukhune United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Orlando Pirates: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sekhukhune United scores 1.14 and concedes 0.57 goals per match. Orlando Pirates scores 1.50 and concedes 0.42. League average: 1.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sekhukhune United 36%, Orlando Pirates 25%. Over 2.5: Sekhukhune United 14%, Orlando Pirates 25%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Orlando Pirates has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.58. Sekhukhune United: 12.5 shots per match, Orlando Pirates: 13.8.
Match halves
Sekhukhune United: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.79. Orlando Pirates: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Sekhukhune United: 46-60 (5 goals). Orlando Pirates: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Soccer League: 1.91 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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 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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Orlando Pirates is 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Sekhukhune United · 2.6 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 32% better for: goals scored per match.
1.14 goals / match - Sekhukhune United · 1.5 goals / match - Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.57 goals / match - Sekhukhune United · 0.42 goals / match - Orlando Pirates
Sekhukhune United scores in 79% of matches (11 of 14 matches), while Orlando Pirates keeps a clean sheet in 67% (8 of 12 matches).
Orlando Pirates scores in 92% of matches (11 of 12 matches), while Sekhukhune United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 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 - Sekhukhune 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.
Orlando Pirates is 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Sekhukhune United · 2 pts / match - Orlando Pirates
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sekhukhune United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Orlando Pirates - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sekhukhune 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
| Sekhukhune United | Liga | Orlando Pirates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Sekhukhune United 1 - 0 - 0 Orlando Pirates. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.