Siwelele hosts Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership clash at the Free State Stadium (Toyota Stadium) in Bloemfontein on 23 September 2025. The match kicks off at 19:30.
Orlando Pirates come into this match full of confidence after comfortably winning two crucial matches, each with a 3-0 score. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side recently travelled to Lesotho and returned with a clean sheet and three goals on their scorecard.
Pirates, who are firing on all cylinders this 2025/26 season, lifted the MTN8 cup before their successful trip to the neighbouring Lesotho. They also scored three goals in that final.
Siwelele has been struggling to hit form in the league since they bought the Supersport United Premier Soccer League (PSL) status in July 2025. In their last seven matches in the Betway Premiership, Siwelele has won once, lost five games, and drawn only one.
With Orlando Pirates’ forwards lethal in front of goal, many soccer analysts expect Siwelele to lose the encounter by at least two goals.
Siwelele vs Orlando Pirates: Who Are the Key Players?
Siwelele has not had a standout performer in their first few games of the Betway Premiership. On the other hand, Orlando Pirates’ players are playing beautiful football and scoring goals.
Tshegofatso Mabasa is one of the key players for Pirates. Mabasa scored one goal in his two appearances in the MTN8. The forward also helped his side beat Lioli in the CAF Champions League qualifiers. He scored a brace.
Another key player for Orlando Pirates is Kamogelo Sebelebele. The 23-year-old forward scored two goals in three MTN8 matches, earning him a call-up to Bafana Bafana. He has also scored one goal in his five Betway Premiership appearances.
Siwelele Latest Results
In their last match on 20 September 2025, Siwelele lost 2-0 to Magesi. Magesi was leading 1-0 going into the halftime break via Delano Abrahams’ 45+1 goal.
In the second half, Magesi put the game beyond Siwelele’s reach in the 71st minute. Thabang Sibanyoni made it 2-0 in favour of the home side.
In another Betway Premiership match on 16 September 2025, Siwelele took a trip to Durban and also lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Durban City. Letsie Koapeng scored the lead in the 42nd minute of the clash. Bokang Mokwena finished the job in the 52nd minute when he scored Durban City’s second goal.
Also Read: Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Magesi – Defending champions go top of Betway Premiership after win
Orlando Pirates Latest Results
Orlando Pirates demolished Lioli 3-0 in a CAF Champions League qualifier on 20 September 2025. The Buccaneers had travelled to Lesotho for the first leg of the crucial fixture.
Tshegofatso Mabasa netted a brace in the 54th and 57th minutes in the match that the South African giants dominated. Oswin Appolis scored Pirates’ third goal in the 90+3 minutes.
Before that, Ouaddou’s charges showed their class when they thrashed Stellenbosch 3-0 in the MTN8 final on 13 September 2025. Pirates unbelievably scored all three goals in extra time.
Tshepang Moremi scored twice in the final, netting in the 92nd and 110 minutes. Mabasa also scored in the 103rd minute, ensuring that Pirates lift the cup for the fourth successive year.
Also Read: Orlando Pirates 3-0 Stellenbosch in MTN8 final – Key players, latest results and head-to-head
Siwelele Fixtures in Betway Premiership:
- On Sunday, 28 September 2025, Siwelele will face Marumo Gallants in a Betway Premiership clash at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium. The match kicks off at 15:00.
- On Sunday, 19 October 2025, Siwelele will take on Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in another Betway Premiership fixture. The match starts at 17:30.
Orlando Pirates Fixtures:
- On Saturday, 27 September 2025, Orlando Pirates will face Lioli in the second leg of the CAF Champions League qualifiers. The clash kicks off at 15:00.
- On Saturday, 18 October 2025, Orlando Pirates will take on Polokwane in a Betway Premiership clash. The match kicks off at 15:30 at Orlando Stadium.
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