Gavin Hunt’s men are undefeated in their last two games, as they head here with a toothless stalemate against Richards Bay FC on the road. Before the match, Durban City had recorded a slim (1-0) victory over Marumo Gallants, but couldn’t get a shot at goal against their opponent. In that encounter, goalkeeper Kent was awarded the man of the match after making three quality saves to help his side split points.
The stalemate means they have now gone back-to-back Betway Premiership games without a loss as they moved to seventh spot on the log.
Durban City have picked up nineteen points from their last thirteen games, scoring eleven while conceding nine. The home team currently occupy the seventh spot on the log, six points below the league leaders.
Durban City have been solid on their ground this campaign, and we expect another strong performance from them against the Buccaneers.
Durban Team News
Gavin Hunt has no injury concern going into this game, but we expect a more stringent defensive line tomorrow.
Durban City Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Keet—Gcana, Mkhize, Nwoburuoke, Mashego—Jodwana, Jurgens— Maseko, Mokwena, Nododa— Koapeng
Head coach: Gavin Hunt
Orlando Pirates FC Form & Statistics
Last five games: WWDWW
The Buccaneers, who started the season poorly, head here without a defeat across seven consecutive Betway Premiership games. More recently, Orlando Pirates left it late against a more aggressive Chippa United side on their ground. After several failed attempts at the break, Orlando Pirates dominated possession and broke the deadlock in the 74th minute. Evidence Makgopa was able to deliver a close-range shot against such a difficult opponent. It was almost going to end with a goal until Appollis doubled the lead in the 94th minute.
The (2-0) win is proof that Orlando Pirates are back on their feet after their struggles at the start of the season. For the eighth time in the Betway Premiership, the Buccaneers secured another convincing victory. Orlando Pirates have picked up twenty-four points from a combined thirty-three, scoring sixteen and conceding five.
Orlando Pirates have won three, drawn once and lost one game across their previous five away games.
Orlando Pirates Line Up
Abdeslam Ouaddou's men are boosted by the return of defender Olisa Nda, whose last game was against Polokwane City in September. At the same time, Makhehleni Makhaula is also close to featuring this season.
Orlando Pirates Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Chaine Sipho—Lebitso, Seema, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deon Hotto—Nduli, Thalente Mbatha—Sebelebele, Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng—Makgopa
Head coach: Abdeslam Ouaddou
Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates FC: head-to-head statistics
This is the only time both sides will meet in the Betway Premiership. Durban City have been at their best at home, while Orlando Pirates ranked the most in-form side away from home.
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