Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates: Preview, team news, time & where to watch

Orlando Pirates continue their quest for the Premier Soccer League title on Wednesday when they play Sekhukhune United.

Babina Noko have been doing well in the ongoing campaign, and they will be going for nothing at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane but a win to sustain their push for the Caf Competitions place.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head Record

The Buccaneers are riding high in confidence after their controversial Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs last weekend. 

Bucs have now won 10 out of the 12 Premier Soccer League games, accumulating 30 points in the process, the most they have done at this stage in their history.

Sekhukhune have been doing relatively well; seven wins, three draws and four losses in the 14 games played have put them fourth on the table with 24 points, six less than second-placed Bucs.

Their latest league outing against Stelelnbosch last weekend ended 1-1.

In the head-to-head record, Orlando Pirates have three wins, a draw, and a loss from the last five meetings across all competitions. The latest meeting ended 1-0 in favour of Stellies.

What They Said

“If we want to call ourselves league contenders in South Africa, in PSL, we know that we have to go over 70 points perhaps,” Riveiro said after beating Chiefs on Saturday.

“How many [points] last season they [league winners Mamelodi Sundowns] got? 72 right? So any team that wants to be a contender in the PSL must understand that you can’t give away so many points…even though we were playing at FNB but it was our home game, so the home games are going to play a very important role in that [title] race. So, it is a massive victory today.”

Team News and Starting XI:

Sekhukhune United will have to do without the services of the suspended duo Relebogile Katlego Mokhuoane and Siphesihle Elwin Mkhize.

However, Orlando Pirates have all the players available for the game, and coach Jose Riveiro will be going for his best.

Sekhukhune Probable XI: Sangare, Cardoso, Mohamme, Mkhabela, Rammala, Sithole, Makgalwa, Mbule, Otladisa, Mntambo, Boyeli

Orlando Pirates Probable XI: Chaine, Sibisi, Van Royen, Hotto, Makhaula, Maswanganyi, Mbatha, Sesane, Nkota, Mabasa, Mofokeng.

Where to Watch

The game will be broadcast live by SuperSport Premier Soccer League Channel 202 from 19.30h SAT.