Pirates v Sundowns preview: Match facts before heading into tonight’s clash

Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in what is expected to be a thrilling Absa Premiership match this evening.

Masandawana trail log leaders Kaizer Chiefs by nine points heading into tonight’s match. The Buccaneers were runners-up to Masandawana last season, but the 2019/20 season got off to a difficult start for Pirates as they find themselves in the mid-table.

Here are some quick match facts heading into tonight’s clash:

Orlando Pirates:

• In their last 10 games, Pirates have won four, drawn four and lost two.
• Pirates are undefeated in their last 20 home matches (in the Absa Premiership).
• Pirates have scored at least two goals in eight of their last 10 home matches.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of Orlando Pirates‘s last six games.

Mamelodi Sundowns:

• In their last 10 games, Sundowns have won seven and drawn three with no losses.
• Sundowns are undefeated in their last eight away matches against Orlando Pirates in all competitions.
• Sundowns have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches (in the Absa Premiership).
• Sundowns have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven matches against Orlando Pirates in all competitions.

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