Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction

Premier Soccer League · Wed 18 Feb 2026
South-Africa flag South-Africa : Premier Soccer League
Orlando PiratesWWWWW
1 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 2
Mamelodi SundownsDDWWL
Kick-offWed 18 Feb, 18:30
Our tip1 @ 2.94 ✗
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Orlando PiratesWWWWW
06 Nov 26HSekhukhune United1 - 0League Cup
31 Oct 26HKaizer Chiefs2 - 1Premier Soccer League
27 Oct 26HMilford FC3 - 0League Cup
23 Oct 26HAfrican Stars4 - 0CAF Champions League
17 Oct 26AAfrican Stars1 - 0CAF Champions League
Mamelodi SundownsDDWWL
08 Nov 26HUSM Alger1 - 3CAF Super Cup
01 Nov 26HDurban City4 - 1Premier Soccer League
27 Oct 26HMarumo Gallants1 - 0League Cup
23 Oct 26HWiliete1 - 1CAF Champions League
18 Oct 26AWiliete0 - 0CAF Champions League

Head to head

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Our prediction

Orlando Pirates to win

@ 2.94
Double chance
12  •  Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns
@ 1.38
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.60
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Orlando Pirateslast 20 tipped matches
14/2070%
Our tips on Mamelodi Sundownslast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
Our tips in Premier Soccer Leaguelast 30 days
6/1250%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 32%Under 2.5: 68%
Expected goals
1.10Orlando Pirates
1.97Total
0.87Mamelodi Sundowns

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 14% @ 4.75
0 – 1 Mamelodi Sundowns win 12% @ 5.25
1 – 0 Orlando Pirates win 12% @ 5.50 Our pick
0 – 0 Draw 12% @ 5.50
1 – 2 Mamelodi Sundowns win 7% @ 9.00 ✓ Final score

Final score: 1 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Orlando Pirates43%
Draw20%
Mamelodi Sundowns37%

Odds (1X2)

12.94
X2.72
22.76

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns preview and result

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns met in the Premier Soccer League on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 18:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 0 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Orlando Pirates a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Mamelodi Sundowns 37%. Our pick was Orlando Pirates to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.94. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.38.

Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (1.1 for Orlando Pirates, 0.9 for Mamelodi Sundowns). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Orlando Pirates have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-W), scoring 11 and conceding 1. Mamelodi Sundowns have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-W-W-L), scoring 7 and conceding 5. In the table, Orlando Pirates are 2nd with 25 points and Mamelodi Sundowns are 1st with 26 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

Our pre-match prediction is Orlando Pirates to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.94. Win chances: Orlando Pirates 43%, draw 20%, Mamelodi Sundowns 37%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).

What time is Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns (Premier Soccer League) was played on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 18:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

The double chance 12 (Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.38. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Premier Soccer League table

Orlando Pirates2nd25 pts
Mamelodi Sundowns1st26 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Mamelodi Sundowns 10820 1826
2 Orlando Pirates 9810 1925
3 Amazulu 9711 522
4 Milford FC 10532 418
5 Kaizer Chiefs 9351 414
6 Sekhukhune United 9423 014
7 Chippa United 9252 -111
8 Stellenbosch 9243 -110
9 Kruger United 9315 -610
10 Golden Arrows 9153 -28
11 Polokwane City 9153 -38
12 TS Galaxy 9144 -57
13 Durban City 9144 -57
14 Siwelele 9135 -76
15 Marumo Gallants 9126 -85
16 Richards Bay 9036 -123