Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates – The Betway Premiership continues to heat up with an exciting clash between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates on 8 January 2025 at the DHL Cape Town Stadium. This fixture is one of the key PSL fixtures for the upcoming week, and both teams have much at stake. Cape Town City will be aiming to secure much-needed points as they look to climb up the table, while Orlando Pirates, in second place, will be eager to maintain their push for the league title. This match promises to be thrilling and could have a significant impact on both teams’ aspirations for the rest of the season.

Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Match Details:

Date: 8 January 2025
Kick-off: 19:30 SAT
Venue: DHL Cape Town Stadium
Broadcast: SuperSport Channel, SABC Sport, SABC Plus

Team Form and Standings

Cape Town City enters this match after a solid 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs on 5 January 2025, lifting them to 11th place in the league standings with 14 points from 11 matches. While their form has been inconsistent, they will be looking to build on this win in front of their home crowd.

Orlando Pirates are in superb form, with 27 points from 10 matches, sitting in second place and just three points behind Mamelodi Sundowns. They have been in excellent attacking form, coming off an impressive 3-0 win over Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League and a commanding 8-1 victory over Marumo Gallants.

Head-to-Head Record

In their 26 meetings, Cape Town City has secured 6 wins, Orlando Pirates 9, and 11 matches have ended in draws. In the last five encounters, Orlando Pirates have won three times, Cape Town City once, and one match ended in a draw. The most recent match on 31 August 2024 saw Orlando Pirates defeat Cape Town City 2-0.

Team News

Cape Town City: The Citizens have no significant injury concerns ahead of this match, which will give them a full squad to choose from.
Orlando Pirates: The Bucanneers on the other hand, will be missing Makhehleni Makhaula due to suspension, and Monnapule Saleng’s availability is uncertain due to personal reasons.

Betting Tips

Betting Market	Tip	Odds
Match Outcome	Orlando Pirates win	2.10
Both Teams to Score	Yes	1.90
Total Goals	Over 2.5 goals	2.00
First Half Result	Draw	2.20
Anytime Goalscorer	Zakhele Lepasa (Pirates)	3.50

Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates Prediction

Orlando Pirates are the favourites to win this encounter given their exceptional form and strong squad depth. With Cape Town City’s recent victory offering some hope, they will need a solid defensive performance and clinical finishing to challenge Pirates. However, the Buccaneers’ attacking power and consistency make them the likely victors in this match. Score predictions: Cape Town City 0-2 Orlando Pirates

Conclusion

With Orlando Pirates in stunning form and Cape Town City looking to build momentum, this match is set to be an exciting encounter. Pirates will be the favourites, but Cape Town City has the potential to upset the high-flyers with a disciplined performance. The stakes are high for both teams, with Pirates aiming for the top of the table and City hoping to climb the standings. Football fans can expect a thrilling match full of drama and intensity.