Orlando Pirates are set to continue with their push for the Premier Soccer League title when they play Golden Arrows in the midweek assignment.
Abafana Bes'thende are pushing for a positive outcome to improve their chances of playing in the 2025/26 MTN8 assignment.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head Record
The Sea Robbers have, to date, lost just three Premier Soccer League matches from the 14 played in the ongoing campaign.
Last weekend, the Buccaneers defeated Baroka FC 3-1 in the Nedbank Cup to get their quarter-final ticket.
After a good start to the season, Arrows lost it along the way. They have since five wins, five draws, and as many losses in this edition. Arrows are winless in their last four outings across all competitions.
In the head-to-head record, Pirates have won four out of the last five meetings, with the the fixture ending in a draw. Bucs claimed a massive 7-1 win the last time they played each other.
What They Said
Pirates are currently second on the PSL table with 33 points from 14 games, nine points less than defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns who have played two more games.
“The league is a marathon, it’s 30 games, and I’m going give you a couple of topics about football, but it’s the truth. There are good teams now who are in a good moment of form,” the Spaniard stated.
“For example, what happened the other day with Galaxy and Sundowns, for me it’s not a surprise because we all know how difficult it is to go to Mbombela Stadium. Even last season, I think Galaxy was the best team with home matches after Sundowns, if I’m not wrong.
“We are playing every two days. It’s the same with Sundowns, so having a bad day is something normal, human, and acceptable,” he concluded.
Team News and Starting XI
Abafana Bes'thende have no injured players, and no new injuries have been reported by the team. It means they will be aiming at having the best on the pitch against the Soweto giants.
Coach Jose Riveiro will have to do without the services of Kabelo Dlamini who is suspended. Just like Arrows, no new injuries have been reported.
Arrows Probable XI: Watenga, Shitolo, Theron, Phillips, Cele, Dube, Sibeko, Sibiya, Ndwandwe, B. Cele, Van Rooi
Pirates Probable XI: Chaine, Xoki, Mako, Sibisi, Van Rooyen, Hotto, Makhaula, Ndlondlo, Maswanganyi, Mabasa, Mofokeng.
Where to Watch
For those who will not get a chance to attend the match live at Mpumalanga Stadium on Wednesday, SuperSport's PSL channel 202 will broadcast the game live from 19.30 SAT.
