The SA Premier League action continues on Wednesday the 11th of March with a standalone clash as Orlando Pirates host Richards Bay. We take a closer look at the fixture from a betting angle before settling on a play for the night.
Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay – click here to bet
Orlando Pirates come into this fixture having dropped to 2nd on the standings with 44 points from 19 matches. They trail Mamelodi Sundowns by 3 points with a game in hand.
It has been an impressive campaign so far with fourteen wins, two draws and just three defeats. They have been particularly strong defensively, conceding only 8 goals while scoring 31 which leaves them with a goal difference of +23.
Their recent form has been excellent. Most recently they secured a 2-1 away victory over Polokwane City which followed an emphatic 3-0 win away to Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs. Prior to that they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Mamelodi Sundowns which came after a convincing 3-0 victory against Marumo Gallants.
Richards Bay currently occupy 9th place on the table with 23 points from 19 matches. Their campaign has been fairly mixed with five wins, eight draws and six defeats while scoring 15 goals and conceding 19.
The visitors come into this encounter with some encouraging results. Their most recent outing saw them claim an impressive 1-0 home victory over Kaizer Chiefs which followed a goalless draw away to Orbit College. Before that they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Chippa United but also played out a 2-2 draw against Golden Arrows and a 1-1 draw against Siwelele.
Head-to-Head:
Earlier this season Pirates claimed a 1-0 away victory over Richards Bay and have won four of the last five meetings between the sides across all competitions.
Odds: Orlando Pirates 1.36 | Draw 4.75 | Richards Bay 11.00
Verdict:
Orlando Pirates come into this encounter in strong form and boast the best defensive record in the division. Richards Bay did pick up an important win over Kaizer Chiefs in their last outing but now face a much tougher challenge against the league leaders on the road.
I am expecting Pirates to dominate possession and control the tempo of the match, creating enough opportunities to secure another home victory while keeping things tight defensively.
Some betting angles I like in this game:
- Asian Handicap, Pirates -1.5 goals at 2.15
- Correct Score Pirates 2 Richards Bay 0 at 5.50
- Result and Both Teams to Score – Orlando Pirates and No at 1.80
- Total Goal range 2-3 at 2.05
Bet: Result and Both Teams to Score – Orlando Pirates and No at 1.80
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
