When is Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns top the table but are yet to play against each other. We discuss when they will face up.

When is Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns?

Orlando Pirates best chance of PSL success is beating Mamelodi Sundowns.

So, when will the two South African powerhouses meet?

  • Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates: Feb 8, 15:30
  • Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Mar 15, 15:30

The Buccaneers head into the international break three points above the Brazilians after amassing six successive wins, equalling their club record for most victories – in a row – to start the season.

Title-winning games

It’s still over three months when the two sides will meet, and who knows how they will be fairing by the time February comes around – there’s plenty of games to be played before.

Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has recently questioned whether Pirates have the depth to challenge Masandawana till the end, telling FARPost, “I think I said it from the beginning in the launch that for me they are the team that’s going to be really pushing us,

“I hope and pray they do have the depth to carry themselves during the group stages and the league because I think that’s where the separation will take place because I do believe they are a very good team.

“They tried to rotate the squad, unfortunately it did not work out very well in the Carling. But honestly speaking I think they are a team that will really pose a lot of problems.

“But I still maintain that they are a team that doesn’t do well against small teams. So far, they have really done well but let’s continue and see because that’s where I think maybe the championship will be decided.”

Orlando Pirates upcoming fixtures

Tuesday, Nov 5: Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay (19:30)

Tuesday, Nov 26: CR Belouizdad vs Orlando Pirates (TBD)

Saturday, Nov 30: Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch FC (15:30)

Tuesday, Dec 3: Gallants vs Orlando Pirates (19:30)

Friday, Dec 6: Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly (TBD)

Mamelodi Sundowns’ upcoming fixtures

Saturday, Nov 2: Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns (18:00)

Wednesday, Nov 6: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City (19:30)

Tuesday, Nov 26: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union (TBD)

Saturday, Nov 30: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Sekhukhune United (20:00)

Tuesday, Dec 3: AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns (19:30)

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