On Wednesday Dec 8th, AmaZulu hosts Orlando Pirates at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in a Premier League match. 9th placed AmaZulu is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Royal AM. AmaZulu had 9 on net, and Royal AM had 8, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. AmaZulu is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while 7th placed Orlando Pirates is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Baroka. Neither Orlando Pirates nor Baroka could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 10 and 7 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,. Orlando Pirates is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Orlando Pirates won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Orlando Pirates is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Onassis Linda Mntambo and Deon Hotto each having 2 goals in their last five. Augustine Mulenga has been the most prolific scorer on AmaZulu in his last five matches with 2 goals.