Football Result

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Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a South African Premier Division clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Orlando Pirates defeated Golden Arrows 2-1. Golden Arrows, playing a 4-3-3 formation, had 48.1% possession and registered 12 total shots, with 4 on target. Orlando Pirates, in a 4-2-3-1 formation, held 51.9% possession and managed 10 shots, 3 of which were on target. Siyanda Mthanti scored for Golden Arrows in the 59th minute. Patrick Maswanganyi equalized for Orlando Pirates in the 51st minute, and Tshegofatso Mabasa sealed the victory in the 72nd minute.
The AI pre-game prediction favored an Orlando Pirates win, which aligned with the actual result. However, the AI did not expect a balanced game. The AI predicted a 45.5% win probability for Orlando Pirates and 27.4% for Golden Arrows. Golden Arrows committed more fouls (11) and received more yellow cards (3) compared to Orlando Pirates (9 fouls, 1 yellow card).
Golden Arrows have been struggling recently, losing three of their last five matches. Their next game is against Orlando Pirates again, but this time away. Orlando Pirates, on the other hand, have won four of their last five games, with their only loss being against Sekhukhune United. Their recent form makes them favorites for the upcoming match against Golden Arrows. Considering the recent head-to-head record and current form, Orlando Pirates seem to have the upper hand in their next encounter. The previous head-to-head games heavily favor Orlando Pirates.
Looking at Golden Arrows' previous matches, they have had difficulty scoring goals. Orlando Pirates' recent form has been strong, especially away from home. This victory continues Orlando Pirates' positive momentum in the South African Premier Division, boosting their confidence for upcoming fixtures. Golden Arrows will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles to improve their chances in the return leg. The game followed a pattern of Orlando Pirates dominating possession slightly and converting that into a narrow victory, consistent with their overall season performance.

On May 6, 2025, Golden Arrows will face Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban for a South African Premier Division match. AI predicts an Orlando Pirates victory, with a 45.5% win probability compared to Golden Arrows' 27.4%. The AI prediction takes into account that the Golden Arrows have a low rate (0.417) versus the Orlando Pirates rate (0.618). Recent form also favors the Pirates, even though they lost one game out of the last five. The AI also considered that Golden Arrows have struggled, with recent defeats against Stellenbosch and Amazulu. Orlando Pirates will be counting on the skills of Evidence Makgopa, their striker, to secure the win. Historically, Orlando Pirates have dominated recent encounters, including a resounding 7-1 victory last season. The AI gives a draw probability of 27.0%, a less probable outcome, but it's still a possibility given the unpredictable nature of football.