Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: Head-to-head in league matches

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Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates in a top-of-the-table clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

The Brazilians head into this encounter brimming with confidence having won their last six league games.

They top the Betway Premiership log with 39 points from 14 games while Pirates are second with 33 points from 13 games.

However, Pirates are also not short of confidence as they won their last two league games, including the Soweto Derby.

It is worth noting that this is a SOLD OUTaffair, and it promises to be an exciting match between the two rivals.

Now, The South African takes a look at the head-to-head stats between Sundowns and Pirates in the league since the inception of the PSL in 1996-97 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. Image Source: (@LorenzKohler/OrlandoPirates/Facebook/Twitter)

SUNDOWNS VS ORLANDO PIRATES: HEAD-TO-HEAD

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will meet for the 57th time in the league since the inception of the PSL.

Of the previous 56 meetings, Sundowns dominate with 24 wins to Pirates’ 14 while the other 16 matches ended in draws.

It is also worth mentioning that Pirates have NOT beaten Sundowns in the league in over FOUR years.

The last time Pirates tasted victory over Sundowns was on 15 January 2020 when Gabadinho Mhango scored the only goal of the game (1-0) at Orlando Stadium.

Since then, it has all been Sundowns with Pirates snatching a point with a draw here and there against the Tshwane giants.

Talking about draws, these are the only two teams who are yet to play a draw in the league this season.