AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 20

AmaZulu

D L W D L

12th place in South Africa Premier Soccer League

0 - 4

20/05/2023 13:00

Orlando Pirates

W W W D D

2nd place in South Africa Premier Soccer League

South Africa Premier Soccer League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates on May 20, 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates preview before placing for you.

AmaZulu are currently 12th with 33 points after 30 matches.
Orlando Pirates sit 2nd with 54 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Orlando Pirates, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. AmaZulu have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Mamelodi Sundowns	70	30	21	7	2	52	13	39
02 Orlando Pirates	54	30	16	6	8	40	21	19
03 Supersport United	51	30	14	9	7	34	22	12
04 Cape Town City	45	30	12	9	9	34	30	4
05 Kaizer Chiefs	44	30	13	5	12	32	33	-1
06 Stellenbosch FC	40	30	10	10	10	39	38	1
07 Sekhukhune United	40	30	10	10	10	24	27	-3
08 Moroka Swallows	40	30	11	7	12	26	33	-7
09 Lamontville Golden Arrows	38	30	10	8	12	32	40	-8
10 TS Galaxy	35	30	7	14	9	28	22	6
11 Royal AM	35	30	9	8	13	33	43	-10
12 AmaZulu	33	30	7	12	11	29	33	-4
13 Richards Bay	33	30	8	9	13	20	30	-10
14 Chippa United	30	30	7	9	14	29	44	-15
15 Maritzburg United	30	30	7	9	14	24	40	-16
16 Marumo Gallants FC	29	30	5	14	11	27	34	-7

Head To Head

05/11/2022 15:59

Orlando Pirates

1 - 0

AmaZulu

MTN8

14/10/2022 17:30

Orlando Pirates

1 - 1

AmaZulu

SAPL D1

06/02/2022 13:00

Orlando Pirates

1 - 0

AmaZulu

SALC

23/12/2021 17:30

Orlando Pirates

2 - 1

AmaZulu

SAPL D1

08/12/2021 15:30

AmaZulu

1 - 1

Orlando Pirates

SAPL D1

27/05/2021 15:00

Orlando Pirates

1 - 0

AmaZulu

SAPL D1

AmaZulu

Draw

33%

Orlando Pirates

67%

AmaZulu Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 13:00

Lamontville Golden Arrows 1 - 0 AmaZulu SAPL D1

03/05/2023 17:30

AmaZulu 2 - 2 Mamelodi Sundowns SAPL D1

29/04/2023 18:00

AmaZulu 2 - 0 Sekhukhune United SAPL D1

23/04/2023 15:30

Supersport United 2 - 1 AmaZulu SAPL D1

09/04/2023 15:30

Cape Town City 2 - 2 AmaZulu SAPL D1

01/04/2023 18:00

AmaZulu 0 - 1 Moroka Swallows SAPL D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Orlando Pirates

13/05/2023 13:00

Orlando Pirates 1 - 1 Sekhukhune United SAPL D1

06/05/2023 13:10

Kaizer Chiefs 1 - 1 Orlando Pirates SALC

03/05/2023 13:00

Orlando Pirates 1 - 1 Royal AM SAPL D1

30/04/2023 13:00

TS Galaxy 1 - 2 Orlando Pirates SAPL D1

22/04/2023 13:00

Orlando Pirates 2 - 1 Cape Town City SAPL D1

15/04/2023 13:00

Dondol Stars FC 1 - 1 Orlando Pirates SALC

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa Premier S...

Played games

Goals

Scored

226

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

217

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

434

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 218 matches

YesNo

143 (66%)75 (34%)

In last 218 matches

NoYes

224 (76%)72 (24%)

AmaZulu

Recent matches

Orlando Pirates

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)13 32(71%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AmaZulu

Orlando Pirates

Shots

AmaZulu

Total shots

8.29 avg / game

Blocked

153 total

Avg. 2.10

Orlando Pirates

Total shots

11.46 avg / game

Blocked

256 total

Avg. 3.24

AmaZulu Pass Orlando Pirates

Total passes

38002

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

52997

Avg. 453 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AmaZulu

218

Played games

Orlando Pirates

296

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

148

0.50

4.23

922

Corners

1532

5.18

5.33

1161

Throw-ins

1562

5.28

1.53

334

Offsides

481

1.63

2.14

467

GK saves

357

1.21

AmaZulu

DISCIPLINARY

Orlando Pirates

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

391

496

1.68

0.10

0.04

10.89

2375

Fouls

2663

9.00

4.93

1074

Tackles

1583

5.35

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How We Build the AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates on 20 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this South Africa Premier Soccer League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AmaZulu's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Orlando Pirates's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

South Africa Premier Soccer League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live South Africa Premier Soccer League standings and the South Africa Premier Soccer League form table to understand exactly where AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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