Orlando Pirates vs Durban City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Orlando Pirates

WDWWD

1st place in South Africa Premier Soccer League

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Orlando Pirates
Win Probability 76%

16/05/2026 09:00

Durban City

LDDDD

8th place in South Africa Premier Soccer League

South Africa Premier Soccer League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Durban City on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Orlando Pirates vs Durban City preview before placing your bet.

Orlando Pirates will face Durban City in South Africa Premier Soccer League on May 16, 2026 at 09:00.
Orlando Pirates are currently 1st with 69 points after 30 matches.
Durban City sit 8th with 39 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.18.

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

09:00

2026-05-16

Orlando Pirates vs Durban City - Prediction & Odds

Orlando Pirates

Durban City

2026-05-16 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Orlando Pirates	69	30	21	6	3	58	12	46
02 Mamelodi Sundowns	68	30	20	8	2	57	21	36
03 Kaizer Chiefs	54	30	15	9	6	33	19	14
04 AmaZulu	47	30	13	8	9	32	28	4
05 Sekhukhune United	44	30	11	11	8	32	27	5
06 Lamontville Golden Arrows	41	30	11	8	11	34	33	1
07 Polokwane City FC	40	30	9	13	8	21	21	0
08 Durban City	39	30	10	9	11	25	26	-1
09 Stellenbosch FC	37	30	9	10	11	26	30	-4
10 Siwelele	37	30	8	13	9	24	28	-4
11 Richards Bay	34	30	7	13	10	23	30	-7
12 TS Galaxy	32	30	8	8	14	30	38	-8
13 Chippa United	28	30	6	10	14	24	44	-20
14 Marumo Gallants FC	25	30	4	13	13	21	38	-17
15 Magesi	24	30	5	9	16	24	43	-19
16 Orbit College	24	30	6	6	18	21	47	-26

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Milford	7	4	2	1	1	3	2	1
02 Magesi	5	4	1	2	1	4	3	1
03 Cape Town City	4	4	1	1	2	2	4	-2

Orlando Pirates Last 6 matches

23/05/2026 20:00

Orbit College 0 - 2 Orlando Pirates

South Africa Premier Soccer League

16/05/2026 20:00

Orlando Pirates 0 - 0 Durban City

South Africa Premier Soccer League

10/05/2026 01:00

Magesi 0 - 3 Orlando Pirates

South Africa Premier Soccer League

06/05/2026 00:30

Stellenbosch FC 0 - 2 Orlando Pirates

South Africa Premier Soccer League

26/04/2026 20:00

Orlando Pirates 1 - 1 Kaizer Chiefs

South Africa Premier Soccer League

18/04/2026 20:00

Orlando Pirates 3 - 0 AmaZulu

South Africa Premier Soccer League

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Durban City

23/05/2026 20:00

Durban City 0 - 1 AmaZulu

South Africa Premier Soccer League

16/05/2026 20:00

Orlando Pirates 0 - 0 Durban City

South Africa Premier Soccer League

09/05/2026 00:30

Durban City 0 - 0 Stellenbosch FC

South Africa Premier Soccer League

06/05/2026 00:30

Siwelele 2 - 2 Durban City

South Africa Premier Soccer League

02/05/2026 23:00

Durban City 2 - 1 TS Galaxy

South Africa League Cup

25/04/2026 00:30

Durban City 1 - 1 Orbit College

South Africa Premier Soccer League

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa Premier S...

Played games

Orlando Pirates

Durban City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

31 (86%)5 (14%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

19 (54%)16 (46%)

Orlando Pirates

Recent matches

Durban City

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(46%)16 19(54%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(14%)5 30(86%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(23%)8 27(77%)

/Yes

(25%)9 27(75%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(26%)9 26(74%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Orlando Pirates

Durban City

Shots

Orlando Pirates

Total shots

17.21 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 3.88

Durban City

Total shots

10.55 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 2.19

Orlando Pirates Pass Durban City

Total passes

14356

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

11141

Avg. 338 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Orlando Pirates

Played games

Durban City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.69

Clean sheets

0.49

5.47

197

Corners

145

4.14

18.61

670

Throw-ins

845

24.14

1.75

Offsides

1.94

1.08

GK saves

2.31

Orlando Pirates

DISCIPLINARY

Durban City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.92

1.66

0.03

0.06

9.97

359

Fouls

418

11.94

10.61

382

Tackles

347

9.91

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Orlando Pirates vs Durban City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Orlando Pirates vs Durban City on 16 May 2026 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.

Orlando Pirates vs Durban City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Orlando Pirates's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Durban City'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 Orlando Pirates and Durban City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our South Africa Premier Soccer League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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