Follow today the 2023/2024 South African PSL Cup Fixtures and stay tuned for the Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates starting lineup and live match Score results.
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 15:30 local time, Richards Bay is set to host Orlando Pirates in Round 13 of the Premier Soccer League. While the official lineups will be unveiled just before the kickoff, here are our projected lineups for the anticipated match.
Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Lineups live score
The confirmed lineups will be disclosed shortly before the kickoff. Nevertheless, here are our anticipated lineups for the upcoming match.
Also, check the preview of the Starting lineup for Orlando Pirates Against Richards Bay 25/11/2023
Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates Match Preiew
In their recent matches, Richards Bay secured a victory against Cape Town Spurs but faced three defeats against Polokwane City, Cape Town City, and Stellenbosch. Additionally, they had a draw against TS Galaxy. Richards Bay managed to score 6 goals while conceding 5 (6-5).
Their goal-scoring average per match in the current league season stands at 0.67. In terms of discipline, the home team received 16 yellow cards and one red card, averaging 12.75 fouls per match. Richards Bay’s team rating averages at 6.77.
Despite their commendable performance, Richards Bay struggles to maintain possession, with an average possession of 45.50% in this season.
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On the other hand, Orlando Pirates heads into this match with two wins in their last five games against Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs, one loss to Cape Town Spurs, and two draws with AmaZulu and Polokwane City. They scored 3 goals and conceded 4 (3-4).
In away games, Orlando Pirates scored an average of 1.1 goals per match and conceded 0.8. The team received 18 yellow cards with no red cards, accumulating a total of 113 fouls. Orlando Pirates boast a solid average team rating of 6.42 per match.
Notably, ball possession is a strong suit for Orlando Pirates, maintaining an impressive average of 60.30% throughout this season.
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Head-to-Head Record
Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates have faced off three times since October 2022, with each team securing a victory and one match concluding in a draw. Their most recent encounter on November 4, 2023, in the South African League Cup, ended in a goalless draw with a final score of 0-0. Notably, Richards Bay has yet to score against Orlando Pirates in these three head-to-head matches, while Orlando Pirates has found the net twice.
The teams share an almost identical recent history in their head-to-head record, setting the stage for a competitive and evenly matched rivalry.
In this recent series of clashes, the balance between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates has been maintained, showcasing a competitive spirit and highlighting the unpredictable nature of their matchups.
The goalless draw in their latest meeting further underlines the closely contested nature of their encounters, suggesting that both teams have proven resilient defensively. As they prepare for their upcoming battles, the teams will likely draw inspiration from their shared history, making the head-to-head record a significant aspect to watch in future matchups.