Welcome to our Swallows FC vs Orlando Pirates betting tips, prediction and odds analysis.
04/03/2023: Daily Predictions: DSTV Premiership: Swallows vs Orlando Pirates
Welcome to our Swallows FC vs Orlando Pirates betting tips, prediction and odds analysis as they prepare to play against each other in the DSTV Premiership at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg.
Form Guide
Orlando Pirates- They are third but it has been a season for inconsistency for Jose Riveiro’s men. They started the season with a bang, winning the MTN 8 but trail runaway log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by a mammoth 24 points which proves that there is a gulf in class between them and their Gauteng rivals. Pirates will eye a win in this game to boost their chances of finishing second which will earn them qualification to the CAF Champions League next season.
Swallows FC- Swallows are 14th. Their three point lead over Maritzburg United means that they are also three points clear of the relegation zone. Every point from here on is vital for Ernst Middendorp’s side as they look to avoid relegation.
Head To Head
The teams last met in August 2022 and Pirates won 1-0.
Pirates are unbeaten in their last three games against Swallows, having won two.
Swallows last beat Pirates 2-1 in a MTN 8 clash back in August 2021.
Pirates have scored three goals in their last three games. In that same time, Swallows have only twice.
Latest Swallows FC results
Swallows’ last game was their 2-1 win over Chippa United.
Swallows have lost two out of their last three games (against Cape Town City and Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup).
Swallows have conceded six goals in their last three games in all competitions.
Latest Orlando Pirates results
Pirates’ last game was their 1-0 loss to arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
Pirates have won two out of their last three games in all competitions (against Maritzburg United and against All Stars in the Nedbank Cup).
Pirates have scored four goals in their last three games in all competitions, conceding twice.
Prediction
Pirates know that this game presents them with a golden opportunity to claim three points as they look to push for second spot this season. For Swallows, they can be expected to utilize a high defensive line. Swallows will try to punish Pirates on the counter-attack but will also be happy to settle for a draw which could aide their survival hopes this season. I expect Pirates to win 1-0 in what will be a low scoring and for the most part scrappy game.
Anytime Goal Scorers
Swallows- Evans Rusike- Rusike fits the profile of someone who can punish Pirates on the counter.
Pirates- Monnapule Saleng- Saleng has been Pirates best attacking player this season. He is high in confidence and one can expect him to try to score in this game.
Our Odds And Tips In Detail
Best Bet- Bet on Pirates to win- Betway-odd-2.13
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