Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch Prediction: This highly anticipated game will produce goals and end in favour of the hosts

On Sunday, Orlando Pirates will face one of their toughest opponents, Stellenbosch at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday. The stage is set for one of the biggest matches of the round, as an unbeaten Buccaneers side hosts a highly rated Stellies team.

Last five games: WWWWW

The Buccaneers extended their decent run to the continental division as they returned home with all the points against Algerian Heavyweight CR Belouizdad. Before the journey, Orlando Pirates once found the back of the net to secure the maximum points against Richards Bay on their home turf. Evidence Makgopa scored the only goal that won his side their seventeenth league victory. 

Their recent game used to be an uphill battle but was rather an easy one, as Orlando Pirates scored a goal and could have scored more. The hosts stretched their unbeaten run to seven in the league. 

Orlando Pirates have now scored thirteen times this campaign while conceding twice. Jose Riveiro's men presently sit on the apex of the standings, winning seven consecutive matches. 

The Buccaneers have not lost on their home ground in the league since June, and they'll be determined to maintain their momentum here. 

Last five games: DWDWD

The Stellies have been inconsistent this season but maintain their six-game undefeated run. Stellenbosch struggled against TS Galaxy as they managed just a shot at goal against their guests. In a game where they took the lead at the early stage and won at the break, Stellenbosch were below par as they watched their lead cancelled by the visitors in front of their home supporters. After the stalemate, Stellenbosch were schooled by their opponent on the road in the continental game. The Stellies conceded twice against Stade Malien away from home. 

Since their opening-day defeat against Golden Arrows, the Stellies have now gone six games without defeat. 

Steven Baker's men have drawn twice and won once over their previous three games on the road. 

Over their previous sixteen meetings, Stellenbosch have won four, while Orlando Pirates have recorded eight wins and four games ending in a tie. Orlando Pirates have struggled in this fixture in recent years and must be at their best to secure the maximum points. The Buccaneers are currently one of the most in-form teams in the continent, heading here with five consecutive wins in all competitions.

They’ll host a Stellenboch side who have caused top teams pains over the years. It’s not as easy as it seems on paper, and I’m going to back home to win or draw and get a BTTS here for 2.30.

Orlando Pirates are the favourite, and even though they head here after a long ride from Algeria, the guests are the underdog.

I think this game will produce a BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 2.48.

Good luck!