Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates Tips & Preview - Bucs set to keep up chase

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Last updated: 05 May 2025

Tolu Shotade 05 May 2025

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Golden Arrows face relegation threat, struggling in attack.
Orlando Pirates are second in the PSL, strong recent away form.
Pirates unbeaten in last 15 matches against Golden Arrows.

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Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates continue their pursuit of leaders Mamelodi Sundowns as they travel to Golden Arrows for a midweek South African PSL clash.

The hosts have been out of sorts lately and appear even worse in front of their fans. Pirates have done some good work on their travels this season and given their record in this fixture, should have the upper hand here.

Golden Arrows Form

Golden Arrows are struggling at the moment and could be facing a genuine relegation threat as they sit just above the bottom three on goal difference. They have picked up just one win from their last six matches and suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch in their previous fixture.

That defeat to Stellenbosch is also part of a poor home record for Orlando Pirates, who are winless in seven of their last eight matches in front of their fans. They have lost the last two fixtures in that run, with a 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu preceding last weekend's loss.

One issue that has troubled Golden Arrows all season is their lack of cutting edge in attack. That problem appears more pronounced at home as Manqoba Mngqithi's team have failed to score in their last three matches at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Orlando Pirates Form

Orlando Pirates are second in the PSL table, 12 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. However, they do have two games in hand, one of which comes up on Tuesday, and will be hoping to cut down that lead.

The Buccaneers claimed a 2-1 victory at Kaizer Chiefs in their previous PSL fixture, with Evidence Makgopa and Relebohile Mafokeng getting the goals. That result maintains a solid away record for Jose Riveiro's men who are unbeaten in their last four League matches on the road, claiming three wins in that run.

While the hosts are struggling in attack, Orlando Pirates have maintained a solid defensive record on their recent travels. They have kept clean sheets in three of their last five away matches in the league. The visitors have also scored first in three of their last four away matches across all competitions.

Head to Head

This clash often swings in favour of Orlando Pirates, who are unbeaten in the last 15 matches against Golden Arrows. The visitors have won the last four meetings and did the double last season, claiming a 2-1 away victory before a 7-1 home win in the reverse fixture.

Verdict

Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates

It is usually a one-sided encounter whenever these two meet, with Orlando Pirates boasting a dominant record. They should claim the win over an out of sorts Golden Arrows team and also maintain the trend of scoring first having grabbed the opening goal in the last four meetings.

Orlando Pirates have kept clean sheets in three of their last four away matches while Golden Arrows have failed to score in their last three home games. This could see the visitors earn a win to nil in Tuesday’s clash.

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