The head-to-head results for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns in the last 5 games demonstrate the competitiveness between the two South African powerhouses in recent encounters.
Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in Round 17 of the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The match kicks off at 19:30.
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Head-to-Head
According to Orlando Pirates’ head-to-head results against Mamelodi Sundowns, 14 goals had been scored in their last 5 games, excluding the penalty shootout.
Pirates have won two of the past five encounters against Sundowns, while the latter has won once in the same timeline. Pirates and Downs have drawn twice in their recent five meetings.
Both sides, occupying the top two spots in the Betway Premiership, are expected to score in the highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last five games between Orlando Pirates and Sundowns in 2025.
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates shared the spoils after playing to a 1-1 draw in a Betway Premiership thriller at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on 1 November 2025.
Peter Shalulile put the hosts in the lead in the 20th minute. However, Cemran Dansin responded for Pirates. The youngstar sent the packed stadium into a frenzy when he scored the spectacular equaliser in the 35th minute.
Neither side managed to score in the second half. Both Sundowns and Pirates earned a hard-fought point after the final whistle.
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 (1-4 on penalties) Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates knocked Mamelodi Sundowns out of the MTN8 on 23 August 2025. Pirates edged Sundowns 4-1 on penalties after the second leg of their semi-final played at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw in the normal 90 minutes.
Iqraam Rayners put Sundowns in front in the 17th minute. However, Kamogelo Sebelebele equalised for the Buccaneers in the 73rd minute, assisted by Tshegofatso Mabasa.
Sundowns’ most trusted players, Teboho Mokoena and Marcelo Allende, failed to convert from the spot during the penalty shootout.
Orlando Pirates 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Orlando Stadium on 16 August 2025.
Teboho Mokoena put the visitors in front in the 36th minute, assisted by Marcelo Allende. However, the Sea Robbers equalised at the death. Kamogelo Sebelebele levelled the score in the 87th minute, assisted by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Orlando Pirates 2-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates edged Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a thrilling Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on 16 March 2025. Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng scored an early brace in the showdown.
Mofokeng netted his first goal of the match in the 4th minute, assisted by Evidence Makgopa. A minute later, Mofokeng extended Pirates’ score to 2-0.
Khuliso Mudau pulled one back for the visitors in the 66th minute, assisted by Iqraam Rayners. However, Pirates held on to their lead until the final whistle.
Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Orlando Pirates 4-1 in a thrilling Betway Premiership showdown at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 8 February 2025.
Grant Kekana opened the scoring in the 13th minute, assisted by Marcelo Allende. Lucas Ribeiro then doubled Sundowns score in the 27th minute, assisted by Teboho Mokoena.
Deon Hotto pulled one back for Pirates in the 57th minute, assisted by Evidence Makgopa. However, Ribeiro extended the hosts’ lead to 3-1 in the 59th minute with the assistance of Iqraam Rayners.
Ribeiro, who put on a man-of-the-match performance, assisted Mokoena in scoring Sundowns’ fourth goal in the 78th minute. Four goals and three points for Masandawana!
For a live score of the Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns fixture and a detailed match timeline, including names of scorers, cards, and substitutions, among others, visit our live scores page.
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