Royal AM is set to face Orlando Pirates in a Premier League match on April 28, with the game kicking off at 15:00 SA local time.
Royal AM and Orlando Pirates, commonly known as Orlando Pirates FC, will clash once again after an eight-month hiatus since their last encounter, which ended in a 4-2 victory for Orlando Pirates. Royal AM is entering the match following a triumph over Polokwane City in the Premier League on April 7. However, there’s a concerning trend in their defense as they have conceded goals in their last three consecutive matches.
On the other hand, Orlando Pirates are approaching the match with optimism, having secured victories in their last two games against AmaZulu Durban and Golden Arrows Durban, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches. Despite their recent success, Orlando Pirates have shown vulnerability in defense, conceding goals in their last four consecutive matches.
Royal AM Vs Orlando Pirates Starting Lineups and Live Score Updates
We’re keeping track of the team formations and line-ups for Royal AM versus Orlando Pirates as the game unfolds. The starting line-ups for both teams are yet to be announced.
Royal AM Predicted Starting Lineup
Royal AM, in their recent outing, had:
- Mondli Mpoto
- Ayanda Jiyane
- Sikhethele Mabuza
- Thabo Matlaba
- Sbusiso Magaqa
- Kabelo Mahlasela
- Levy Mashiane
- Ayabulela Maxwele
- Siphesihle Msomi
- Sedwyn George
- Zukile Mkhize
Royal AM Key Players
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Orlando Pirates Predicted Starting Lineup
In their recent match,Orlando Pirates fielded:
- Sipho Chaine
- Tapelo Nyongo
- Thabiso Sesane
- Deon Hotto
- Makhehlene Makhaula
- Miguel Timm
- Kabelo Dlamini
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Tshegofatso Mabasa
- Patrick Maswanganyi
- Relebohile Mofokeng
Orlando Pirates Key Players
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Head to Head Comparison, Royal AM Vs Orlando Pirates Starting
Royal AM and Orlando Pirates have faced each other 6 times since October 2021. Among these encounters, 3 matches concluded in a draw, while Orlando Pirates emerged victorious in 3 matches.
Their most recent confrontation transpired on August 8, 2023, in the Premier League of South Africa, where Orlando Pirates claimed a 4-2 victory.
In total, Royal AM has netted 7 goals across these encounters, whereas Orlando Pirates has scored 11. Hence, overall, Orlando Pirates holds a superior head-to-head record against Royal AM in recent history.
| Date | League | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 4 – 2 | Royal AM |
| May 3, 2023 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 1 – 1 | Royal AM |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 8 Cup | Royal AM | 1 – 2 | Orlando Pirates |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Premier League | Royal AM | 0 – 1 | Orlando Pirates |
| May 27, 2022 | Premier League | Royal AM | 2 – 2 | Orlando Pirates |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Premier League | Orlando Pirates | 1 – 1 | Royal AM |
Season Performance
In terms of their league performance, Royal AM has secured victory in 8 out of their 22 Premier League matches, drawing 4, and suffering 10 defeats this season. They’ve managed to score 21 goals at an average of 0.95 per match, while conceding 32 goals, averaging 1.45 per match.
On the other hand, Orlando Pirates has triumphed in 10 out of their 23 Premier League matches, with 7 draws and 6 defeats. They’ve scored a total of 34 goals, averaging 1.48 per match, while conceding 23, with an average of 1.00 per match.
Recent Performances
In their previous outing, Royal AM secured a victory against Polokwane City, while Orlando Pirates are currently riding a wave of success, having triumphed over AmaZulu Durban and Golden Arrows Durban in their last two matches. Over their last 19 games, Royal AM has clinched victory in 7, suffered defeat in 9, and settled for a draw in 3, whereas Orlando Pirates boasts a record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws out of their last 20 matches.
In their most recent six matches, Royal AM has emerged victorious on three occasions: a 3-2 win against Polokwane City on April 7th, a 2-0 triumph over Cape Town City on March 10th, and a 1-2 success against Richards Bay on March 2nd. However, they have also tasted defeat three times: a 3-0 loss to TS Galaxy on April 3rd, a similar scoreline against Stellenbosch on March 30th, and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sekhukhune United on March 6th.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have clinched victory four times in their last six matches: a 2-4 triumph against AmaZulu Durban on April 13th, a dominant 7-1 win over Golden Arrows Durban on April 6th, a convincing 4-0 victory against Hungry Lions on March 16th, and a hard-fought 3-2 win over Kaiser Chiefs on March 9th. However, they have also suffered one defeat, a 2-1 loss to Sekhukhune United on March 30th, and managed one draw, a 1-1 stalemate against Moroka Swallows on April 3rd.
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