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Orlando Pirates will face Cape Town City in the South African 8 Cup on August 31, with kickoff at 15:00 SA local time.
The two teams recently met just two days ago in the same competition, where they drew 1-1. Orlando Pirates enter this match on the back of a four-game unbeaten streak, following their draw against Cape Town City last Wednesday.
Cape Town City also comes into this fixture after the same 1-1 draw, which extended their own unbeaten run to six matches.
Orlando Pirates Vs Cape Town City Possible Starting Lineups Today
Based on their recent matches, here’s a possible starting lineup for Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City ahead of their upcoming match:
Orlando Pirates Possible Starting Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Sipho Chaine
- Defenders: Bandile Shandu, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Tapelo Xoki, Paseka Mako
- Midfielders: Miguel Timm, Patrick Maswanganyi, Monnapule Saleng
- Forwards: Zakhele Lepasa, Kermit Erasmus, Relebohile Mofokeng
Cape Town City Possible Starting Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Darren Keet
- Defenders: Thamsanqa Mkhize, Taariq Fielies, Marc van Heerden, Brice Ambina
- Midfielders: Thabo Nodada, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Khanyisa Mayo
- Forwards: Juan Zapata, Darwin González, Jaedin Rhodes
This lineup is based on the last starting formations and may be adjusted depending on the coaches’ strategies or player availability.
Orlando Pirates Vs Cape Town City: Head-to-Head Summary
Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City have faced each other 6 times since April 2022. Orlando Pirates have won 3 of these encounters, while Cape Town City has secured 1 victory, and 2 matches ended in a draw. The most recent match took place on August 28, 2024, in the 8 Cup of South Africa and ended in a 1-1 draw. Over these 6 matches, Orlando Pirates scored 8 goals in total, compared to Cape Town City’s 4 goals. Overall, Orlando Pirates hold a better head-to-head record in their recent matchups.
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 | 8 Cup | Cape Town City | 1 – 1 | Orlando Pirates |
| May 1, 2024 | Premier League | Cape Town City | 0 – 2 | Orlando Pirates |
| August 29, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 0 | Cape Town City |
| April 22, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 1 | Cape Town City |
| January 7, 2023 | Premier League | Cape Town City | 2 – 1 | Orlando Pirates |
| April 16, 2022 | Premier League | Cape Town City | 0 – 0 | Orlando Pirates |
Orlando Pirates Vs Cape Town City: Recent Form Analysis
Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City both played to a draw in their previous match against each other. In their last 20 matches, Orlando Pirates have won 12, lost 3, and drawn 5, while Cape Town City have won 6, lost 6, and drawn 8.
Orlando Pirates’ Recent Matches:
- Wins: 4-0 vs. Disciples (August 23), 3-1 vs. SuperSport United (August 3), 2-0 vs. Sevilla (July 15)
- Draws: 1-1 vs. Cape Town City (August 28), 0-0 vs. Disciples (August 18)
- Loss: 3-2 vs. Al Sadd SC Doha (July 19)
Cape Town City’s Recent Matches:
- Wins: 1-0 vs. Sekhukhune United (August 10), 1-0 vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (May 25), 3-1 vs. Richards Bay (May 18), 2-0 vs. Moroka Swallows (May 7)
- Draws: 1-1 vs. Orlando Pirates (August 28), 1-1 vs. TS Galaxy (May 12)
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