In a mid week match on Wed Mar 16th, in week 11, Orlando Pirates will play host to SuperSport United in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 4th placed Orlando Pirates is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Kaizer Chiefs. Reeve Frosler scored the first goal for Kaizer Chiefs in the 18th minute, but Kwame Peprah got the equalizer for Orlando Pirates in the 54th minute. Orlando Pirates is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while superSport United is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against AmaZulu. Jesse Donn scored the first goal for SuperSport United in the 33rd minute, then Iqraam Rayners added another in the 54th minute In the end, AmaZulu couldn’t muster any offence and SuperSport United ran away with the shutout win. SuperSport United is looking for direction having earned 11 points 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.
Jesse Donn has been the most prolific scorer on SuperSport United in his last five matches with two goals.