Durban City vs Orlando Pirates: Betway Premiership Prediction, Predicted Lineups & Preview

Orlando Pirates could leapfrog Betway Premiership champions and log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns if they beat Durban City at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3:30 pm, kick-off).

The odds are tipping Pirates to do just that. They are neck-and-neck with Sundowns on 25 points after an impressive run of domestic form under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou in recent weeks.

Ouaddou will know that they’ll underestimate City at their own peril, though. The Citizens are coached by multiple-championship winner Gavin Hunt, who would like nothing more than to burst the bubble of the Soweto giants.

Recent Form

• City (last 5 Betway Prem games): W–L–L–W–D
• Pirates (last 5 Betway Prem games): W–W–D–W–W

Injuries

City:

• N/A

Pirates:

• Selaelo Rasebotja (rehab)
• Thabiso Sesane (rehab)
• Sihle Nduli (doubt)

Key Players

City – Haashim Domingo

Domingo had a sluggish start to life at Durban City - an uncharacteristic feat of the attacker - but after scoring in their last win over Marumo Gallants, he will be eager to find his scoring boots again against Pirates.

Pirates – Relebohile Mofokeng

Mofokeng seems to be close to returning to his best after an impressive outing in their 2 - 0 win over Chippa United. He knows he has to consistently deliver such performances if he’s to make Bafana Bafana’s final AFCON squad and start in the tournament.

Head-to-Head in the Betway Prem (Last 5)

• City wins: 1
• Pirates wins: 3
• Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

City (4-3-2-1): Keet; Nyulu, Ncanana, Mkhize, Mashego; Jodwana, Jurgens, Mokwena; Maseko, Domingo; Koapeng

Pirates (4-2-3-1): Chaine; Lebitso, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Hotto; Nemtajela, Mbule; Mofokeng, Moremi; Appollis, Makgopa

Disclaimer: These lineups are predictions and may not reflect the official team sheets, which are usually released closer to kick-off.

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