Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · @1.44
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗21% · fair 4.80
Orlando Pirates vs African Stars: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
African Stars travel to face Orlando Pirates on Friday 23 October in the CAF Champions League, with Orlando Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT.
Current form
Orlando Pirates, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over African Stars, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
African Stars, last 3: LWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Orlando Pirates, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Orlando Pirates, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.0 for African Stars.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Oct 2026) it ended African Stars 0–1 Orlando Pirates.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Orlando Pirates 1.5 xG, African Stars 0.5 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Orlando Pirates 68%, draw 17%, African Stars 15%.
GG/NG: NG (57%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Orlando Pirates to win (68%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Orlando Pirates 1–0 African Stars. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Orlando Pirates68%fair 1.47 · @1.22
Draw17%fair 5.79 · @4.80
African Stars15%fair 6.81 · @13.00
2.00Expected goals
1.54Orlando Pirates xG
0.46African Stars xG
43%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–021%
2–016%
0–014%
1–110%
3–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Orlando Pirates 1.5 – 0.5 African Stars expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Orlando Pirates vs African Stars?
Our pick is Orlando Pirates to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Orlando Pirates vs African Stars?
On our numbers Orlando Pirates have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 17% and African Stars 15%.
How many goals will there be in Orlando Pirates vs African Stars?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Orlando Pirates vs African Stars?
Our predicted score is Orlando Pirates 1–0 African Stars, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Orlando Pirates vs African Stars?
Orlando Pirates vs African Stars (CAF Champions League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Orlando 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.