Royal AM vs Orlando Pirates Prediction: A crucial encounter for the two sides

Harry Gwala Stadium will be the venue for this round 26 South Africa Premier League game between Royal AM and Orlando Pirates. Which team will win here?

Royal AM are off a 1-1 draw with Golden Arrows, and coming here, they will hope for a better performance. In that game, Zukile Mkhize’s own goal put Golden Arrows ahead in the 15th minute, but a 52nd-minute strike from Shezi leveled the scores for Royal AM. In the meantime, the prior game to that draw did see Royal AM defeat Polokwane. Off to this game, Royal AM sit 12th in the league standings with 28 points from 23 matches.

Orlando Pirates are off a 1-0 win over AmaZulu, and coming here, they will hope for another similar result. In that game, in the 75th minute, Tshegofatso Mbasa’s lone goal was the difference, giving them all three points. However, the Orlando Pirates have won their last three matches into this game, with two others coming against AmaZulu and Golden Arrows. This season, Orlando Pirates have accumulated 40 points from 24 league games, positioning them 3rd in the standings.

Orlando Pirates have been on fire and are now looking to secure their CAF Confederation Cup spot. Royal AM are struggling and battling with relegation. Regardless, the visiting side have that attacking and defensive blend; they should have a little job to do in this one. Take Orlando Pirates to win here by two goals to nil.