Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town City Prediction: Its Wafa Wafa time

Orlando Pirates are back from their African adventure in the CAF Champions League, they managed to knock Disciples FC out of the tournament and secure safe passage to the next round. This week, their attention turned to the MTN 8 as they faced off against Cape Town City. The first leg ended in a one all draw, however, you can expect the second leg to produce a winner. 

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Both Teams didn't have any major injuries in the first leg and are expected to field their best sides going into the second leg.

Orlando Pirates Predicted Line-up (4-1-4-1): Sipho, Hotto, Ndah, Sesane, Monyane, Mbatha, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Dlamini, Saleng, Mabasa.

Cape Town City Prediction Line-up (4-3-3): Keet, Mkhize, Cupido, Petrus, Nyama, Gonzalez, Mokotjo, Rhodes, Makaringe, Tjiueza, Domingo.

Outright - Orlando Pirates 7/5

Orlando Pirates have a rich cup history against Cape Town City, They knocked them out of the 2018 Nedbank Cup, the 2020 MTN 8 and now they meet again in the Semi Finals of the MTN 8 in 2024. The first leg has played out to a goalless draw, with Orlando Pirates having failed to protect their lead. Erik Tinklers men made sure to keep pressing the Orlando Pirates defence until it eventually gave in. Rhodes was the man who found the back of the net in the 61st minute.

Jose Riveiro attempted to affect the game from the bench with a full compliment of Substitutes. Makhaula, Gilberto, Makgopa and Maela were all called up from the bent to try secure a second goal, however, the coaches efforts would not produce any goals for the defending champions. The second leg fast approaching, It is looking like an uphill battle for the defending champions. However, between the two teams on display, Orlando Pirates are the most promising of the two sides to go through to the final and possible lift the coveted trophy for a second year running. Also, it is important to note that, they experienced something similar against Disciples FC just the other week. Playing out to a draw in the first leg away and blowing their opponents away in the second leg at home.

There is a reason behind the Buccaneers being favourites to win the trophy outright, with the odds on them doing so sitting at 7/5 at the moment. Trust Jose Riveiro to bring this trophy home once again.

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