Value bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.45 – our chance 54% vs 41% implied by the price (edge +32%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultOrlando Pirates to win ✓57% · @1.85
Double chanceOrlando Pirates or draw ✓80% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @2.10
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗75% · @1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.70
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Orlando Pirates travel to face Sekhukhune United on Saturday 22 August in the 8 Cup, with Peter Mokaba Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT.
Current form
Sekhukhune United, last 5: WLDWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Polokwane City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Orlando Pirates, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Chippa United, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sekhukhune United 1.3 xG, Orlando Pirates 2.3 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 54% and GG at 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sekhukhune United 20%, draw 23%, Orlando Pirates 57%.
Lower-risk option: Orlando Pirates or draw (80%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 2.10.
Price worth noting: Over 2.5 goals @2.45 – the bookmaker implies 41%, our ratings say 54%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.48 – longer than our fair 1.33, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sekhukhune United 1–2 Orlando Pirates. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sekhukhune United20%fair 4.96 · @4.20
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.10
Orlando Pirates57%fair 1.76 · @1.85
3.60Expected goals
1.34Sekhukhune United xG
2.27Orlando Pirates xG
57%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Sekhukhune United 1.3 – 2.3 Orlando Pirates expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Orlando Pirates to win✓
57%
1.76
1.85
Double chance
Orlando Pirates or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
2.10 ▲
Draw no bet
Orlando Pirates (draw no bet)✓
74%
1.36
–
Asian handicap
Sekhukhune United +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.48 ▲
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
2.45 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.17
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
–
First team to score
Orlando Pirates to score first✓
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Orlando Pirates ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Orlando Pirates / FT Orlando Pirates✓
38%
2.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.70
–
Recent results
Sekhukhune United – last 6
WLDWDW
15 Aug
vs Polokwane City
2–0
W
12 Aug
@ Kaizer Chiefs
0–2
L
9 Aug
@ Amazulu
3–3
D
1 Aug
vs Durban City
1–0
W
23 May
vs Siwelele
2–2
D
6 May
@ Chippa United
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Orlando Pirates – last 6
WDDWLD
16 Aug
@ Chippa United
3–0
W
12 Aug
@ Amazulu
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs Durban City
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Milford FC
2–0
W
24 Jul
vs NEOM
0–1
L
22 Jul
vs Las Palmas
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates.
What is the prediction for Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
On our numbers Sekhukhune United have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Orlando Pirates 57%.
How many goals will there be in Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Our predicted score is Sekhukhune United 1–2 Orlando Pirates, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates?
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates (8 Cup) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
