H2H Preview: Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch 16/12/2024
Orlando Pirates face Stellenbosch in the Premier League of South Africa on December 1, with the match kicking off at 16:30 your local time.
2 months after their last face-off in 8 Cup, the spotlight turns to the field where Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch prepare to meet again. In their last encounter, Orlando Pirates secured a 3-1 win. Orlando Pirates is on a solid streak, securing wins against CR Belouizdad, Richards Bay, TS Galaxy, AmaZulu Durban and SuperSport United, their next goal is to extend their streak with a victory over Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch’s current performances, on the other hand, leave more to be desired, as they prepare for this match after a loss to Stade Malien in the Confederation Cup Group stage last Wednesday, unable to secure a win in their last three games. Their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last three matches.
Head-to-head
The teams have met six times since January 2023. Both Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch have three wins to their name. The most recent match between them was on October 5, 2024, in the 8 Cup of South Africa, where Orlando Pirates secured a 3-1 victory. Over the course of these six head-to-head games, Orlando Pirates have found the net eleven times, whereas Stellenbosch have scored eight. As things stand, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2024 | 8 Cup | Orlando Pirates | 3 – 1 | Stellenbosch |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 3 | Stellenbosch |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 8 Cup | Orlando Pirates | 0 – 1 | Stellenbosch |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 8 Cup | Stellenbosch | 1 – 2 | Orlando Pirates |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Premier League | Stellenbosch | 1 – 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| Jan 22, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 4 – 1 | Stellenbosch |
In Premier League, Orlando Pirates have played seven matches, winning seven, drawing zero and losing zero, scoring thirteen goals, averaging 1.86 per match, while conceding two, an average of 0.29 per match. Stellenbosch have won three of their seven matches in Premier League this season, with three draws and one defeat, netting eight goals (1.14 per match) and conceding four (0.57 per match).
Recent Form
Orlando Pirates’s recent form includes five consecutive wins, having won CR Belouizdad, Richards Bay, TS Galaxy, AmaZulu Durban and SuperSport United in their last five matches, while Stellenbosch are coming off a loss in their last match against Stade Malien. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Orlando Pirates have claimed fifteen victories, suffered two defeats, and drawn three times, while Stellenbosch have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing five.
In their previous six outings, Orlando Pirates have recorded five wins (1-2 against CR Belouizdad, 1-0 against Richards Bay, 0-2 against TS Galaxy, 2-1 against AmaZulu Durban and 2-0 against SuperSport United) and one loss (2-3 against Magesi).
Over their last six games, Stellenbosch have won twice (1-0 against Marumo Gallants and 0-2 against Chippa United), lost twice (2-0 against Stade Malien and 1-0 against Marumo Gallants) and played two draws (1-1 against TS Galaxy and 0-0 against Richards Bay).
