Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Prediction and Betting Tips | November 1st 2025

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will trade tackles in a South African Premiership matchday 11 clash on Saturday (November 1st). The game will be played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.

The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a routine 2-0 victory over Nigerian champions Remo Stars in the second leg of their CAF Champions League qualification tie. Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile scored first-half goals to help Masandawana advance to the group stage with a 7-1 aggregate win.

Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, defeated Magesi 2-1 at home in the Carling Knockout quarterfinal. All three goals were scored in the second half, with Tshepang Moremi and Evidence Makgopa scoring for the hosts while John Managa Mokone scored a consolation strike in injury time.

The Buccaneers will turn their focus to the league where their last game saw them claim a 1-0 home win over Polokwane. Sundowns thrashed Richards Bay 4-1 at home.

The win left them at the summit of the standings, having garnered 21 points from 10 games. Pirates are third with 18 points to show for their efforts in eight games.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Mamelodi Sundowns have 24 wins from the last 61 head-to-head games. Orlando Pirates were victorious 21 times, while 16 games ended in a share of the spoils.
• Their most recent clash came in August when Pirates claimed a 4-1 penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 draw in the MTN8 semifinal.
• The last six head-to-head games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
• Orlando Pirates have lost just one of the last seven head-to-head games (four draws).
• Sundowns have scored at least two goals in four of their last five home games across competitions.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Prediction

Mamelodi Sundowns eased their way into the CAF Champions League and will shift attention to their league title defense. Miguel Cardoso's side have been impeccable at home, having won all four games played in front of their fans.

Orlando Pirates have arguably the most realistic prospect of putting a stop to Sundowns' eight-year run as South African champions. The Soweto outfit have not won the league since 2012.

We are backing the hosts to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Mamelodi Sundowns to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals

Edited by Peter P