Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC: Carling Knockout 2025

Follow this Carling Knockout match Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC, 2025/26 League Cup, preview, lineups including starting xi, and results will be updated along. The venue officialized for this game is Orlando Stadium.

Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC Preview

Orlando Pirates and Siwelele meet once again, just 11 days after their last Premier League game where the Buccaneers claimed a 0-1 win. This time, the stage is the League Cup, where form and momentum can decide who goes through.

Orlando Pirates in Top Form

Orlando Pirates come into this game looking very strong. They are unbeaten in their last 10 matches and have won nine in a row. Their defense has been excellent, with seven clean sheets in a row.

Up front, Evidence Makgopa has been their main threat, scoring and creating chances with three assists so far. His partnership with Oswin Appollis and Deon Hotto has given the Pirates real power in attack. Players like Kamogelo Sebelebele and Lebone Seema have also added important contributions.

FC Siwelele’s Tough Task

Siwelele enter the match with some confidence after beating Marumo Gallants, but they face a very difficult challenge. One big problem for them has been scoring away from home. They have not found the net in their last four away matches, which is worrying against such a solid Pirates backline.

For them to compete, forwards like Gamphani Lungu, Tebogo Potsane, and Chibuike Ohizu will need to step up and take their chances.

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Starting lineup for Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC

Pirates Starting XI:

Chaine, Seema, Mbokazi (c), Lebitso, Hotto, Nduli, Nemtajela, Mofokeng, Appollis, Moremi, Makgopa

Subs: Buthelezi, Sibisi, Ndaba, Mariko, Dansin, Mbule, Sebelebele, Maswanganyi, Mabasa

Siwelele Starting XI:

Xulu, Mfolozi, Makhele, Khonyane, Baliti, Margeman, Moralo, Zwane, Potsane, Nurkovic, Saile.

Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC Results Post Match

Mbokazi’s Late Goal Secures 1–0 Victory for Orlando Pirates Against Siwelele FC

Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg — In a tense encounter, Orlando Pirates secured a hard-fought 1–0 win over Siwelele FC thanks to a late strike from substitute M. Mbokazi. The game remained tightly contested for most of the 90 minutes, with both teams creating chances but unable to find the breakthrough until the closing stages.

First Half: Tight and Balanced

The match began with both sides testing each other’s defenses.

• 5’ – Early chance for Siwelele FC as E. Makgopa forced Pirates’ defense into an early clearance.

• 45’ +3 – K. T. Khonyane produced a vital defensive intervention to deny Pirates a late first-half opportunity.

Despite a few half-chances, neither team could score.

Half-Time: Orlando Pirates 0–0 Siwelele FC

Second Half: Substitutions and Momentum Shifts

Both teams made several changes to influence the game:

• 46’ – A. Mariko replaces S. Nduli (Siwelele FC)

• 56’ – S. Nurković enters for Pirates to add physical presence

• 62’ – K. Sebelebele and T. Mabaso replace R. Mofokeng and E. Makgopa (Siwelele FC)

• 63’ – C. Ohizu and V. Pule come on for Pirates

• 66’ – P. Sanoka replaces K. T. Khonyane (Pirates)

• 70’ – M. Mbokazi substituted in for Pirates

• 71’ – T. Moremi enters midfield for Pirates

• 77’ – G. Lungu replaces C. Saile (Siwelele FC)

• 79’ – S. Mbule replaces O. Appollis (Siwelele FC)

Late Drama: Mbokazi Delivers the Winner

• 87’ – Goal! Substitute M. Mbokazi scored from close range to give Pirates the lead, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Siwelele.

• 89’ – Yellow Card: G. Moralo received a booking for a late challenge as Siwelele pressed for an equalizer.

Pirates maintained their composure and defended resolutely until the final whistle.

Full-Time: Orlando Pirates 1–0 Siwelele FC

Match Statistics

Key Moments

Man of the Match

M. Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates) – Came off the bench to score the decisive goal and provided fresh energy in attack when the team needed it most.

Orlando Pirates showcased patience, tactical discipline, and resilience to claim a narrow 1–0 victory over Siwelele FC. Mbokazi’s late strike proved decisive, emphasizing the importance of composure and smart substitutions in tight matches.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Starting Lineup

• Sipho Chaine
• Deon Hotto
• Mbekezile Mbokazi
• Lebone Seema
• Thabiso Lebitso
• Masindi Nemtajela
• Relebohile Mofokeng
• Sihle Nduli
• Tshepang Moremi
• Evidence Makgopa
• Kamogelo Sebelebele

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Siwele FC Predicted XI

• Ricardo Goss
• Aphiwe Baliti
• Keabetswe Khonyane
• Pogiso Sanoka
• Yandisa Mfolozi
• Relebogile Mokhuoane
• Gape Moralo
• Gamphani Lungu
• Maliele Pule
• Tebogo Potsane
• Chibuike Ohizu

AI Prediction

According to AI pre-match analysis, Orlando Pirates are favorites with a 54% chance of victory, compared to 31% for a draw and 15% for Siwelele. While form heavily favors the Buccaneers, the unpredictability of cup competitions means Siwelele will look to upset the odds.

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides last met on September 23, 2025, in the Premier League, where Orlando Pirates edged out a 0-1 victory. Historically, the Buccaneers have had the upper hand, and they will aim to extend their dominance in this cup tie.

Recent meeting:

• Sep 23, 2025: Siwelele 0-1 Orlando Pirates (Premier League)

Recent Form

• Orlando Pirates: Won 9 in a row, unbeaten in 10, 7 straight clean sheets

• Siwelele FC: Won against Marumo Gallants but have lost 6 of their last 9

This League Cup clash sets the stage for an intense battle, with Orlando Pirates looking to continue their flawless form and Siwelele hoping to cause a surprise.