Orlando Pirates vs Durban City Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Orlando Pirates welcome Durban City to Orlando Stadium on 16 May 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing South Africa Premier League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Orlando Pirates tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Durban City generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Recent Form
Orlando Pirates
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Durban City
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Orlando Pirates are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Meanwhile, Durban City have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Orlando Pirates (Home)
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Durban City (Away)
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Orlando Pirates's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
There is little difference in Durban City's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Orlando Pirates
-+-++
Durban City
----+
Orlando Pirates have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. They look fairly disciplined in defence.
In contrast, Durban City have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Orlando Pirates (Home)
-++-+
Durban City (Away)
---+-
There is little difference in Orlando Pirates's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Durban City's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Orlando Pirates
-++++
Durban City
-+---
Orlando Pirates's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
In contrast, Durban City's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Orlando Pirates (Home)
-++--
Durban City (Away)
+----
Orlando Pirates's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Durban City's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Orlando Pirates
+++++
Durban City
++--+
Orlando Pirates show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
In contrast, Durban City continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Orlando Pirates (Home)
+++++
Durban City (Away)
+--+-
There is little difference in Orlando Pirates's scoring output across venues.
Durban City attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Orlando Pirates scores 1.8 and concedes 0.4 goals in home matches, while Durban City averagely scores 0.7 and concedes 1.2 goals in away matches.
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Orlando Pirates vs Durban City Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Orlando Pirates scores after every 9.2 shots, while Durban City gets averagely 9.5 shots in a game.
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Orlando Pirates vs Durban City Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Orlando Pirates fielded the below lineup in the last match against Kaizer Chiefs: Chaine; Hotto, Sibisi, Seema, Sebelebele; Makhaula, Mbatha; Appollis, Mofokeng, Moremi; Mbuthuma
In their last match against Orbit College starting lineup of Durban City was the following: Keet; Mashego , Mkhize, Gcaba, Jalai; Mthembu, Jurgens; Poggenpoel, Domingo, Maseko; Lwamba
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