Welcome to our Orlando Pirates vs Maritzburg United betting tips, prediction and odds analysis as they prepare to play against each other in a DSTV Premiership game at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday.
Head To Head
The teams last played in October last year, playing out to a 0-0 draw.
Pirates have won four out of their last five games against Maritzburg United.
Maritzburg United last beat Pirates in a 2-1 win back in December 2016.
Latest Orlando Pirates results
Pirates head into the game on the back of their penalty shoot-out defeat against RSB Berkene in the CAF Confederation Cup final.
Pirates are without a win in their last two games in all competitions.
Pirates have won one out of their last five games in all competitions (against Al Ahly Tripoli).
Latest Maritzburg United results
Maritzburg’s last game was their 1-0 win over Baroka FC.
Maritzburg are unbeaten in their last four games.
The last time that Maritzburg lost a game was when they were downed 1-0 by AmaZulu last month.
Prediction
This is a dead rubber for Maritzburg as their win over Baroka ensured that they will avoid relegation this season. Pirates have home advantage and will be hungrier to win this game so that they can boost their chances of finishing in the top three and earning continental football for next season. Pirates should win this game 2-0.
Anytime Goal Scorers
Orlando Pirates- Thembinkosi Lorch- Lorch will be key to Pirates’ attack in this game.
Maritzburg United- Friday Samu- Since joining Maritzburg, Samu has proven to be an apt scorer at the highest level.
Our Odds And Tips In Detail
Best Bet- Bet on Orlando Pirates to win- Playabets-odd-1.91
Odds Comparison for this bet
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