About Match
On paper the standings are lopsided — Orlando Pirates 2nd with 19 points, Marumo Gallants FC 16th with 2, 17 apart. Against a league average of 1.14 goals per team per game, Orlando Pirates run at 2.29 scored and 0.14 conceded, Marumo Gallants FC at 0.71 and 1.86. A win would lift Orlando Pirates to 22 points and up to 1st (other results unchanged).
Orlando Pirates have won three straight. Marumo Gallants FC are winless in 15. Over the last five, Orlando Pirates have taken 13 of 15 points to Marumo Gallants FC's 1.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Orlando Pirates have 7 wins to Marumo Gallants FC's 2, with 3 draws, at 2.33 goals per meeting. These meetings skew tight — only 33% saw more than two goals.
The venue is Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, with room for 40,000 spectators.