Abbubakar Mobara and Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Training on the 17 August 2017 at Rand Stadium Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

PSL fixtures: AmaZulu v Orlando Pirates preview – Head to head, kick off and live stream

Pirates are the only other side with a mathematical chance of taking the PSL title, and only a win against AmaZulu will keep things that way.

by Siviwe Breakfast

15-04-2018 06:30

in Premier Soccer League

Abbubakar Mobara and Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Training on the 17 August 2017 at Rand Stadium Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

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Orlando Pirates’ chances of snatching the league title are purely mathematical, but they will look to keep those alive as they travel to KZN to take on AmaZulu at King Zwelithini Stadium, in one of four PSL fixtures scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

The Buccaneers will rue missed opportunities in their goalless draw against the struggling Supersport United midweek, which gave log leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns the chance to capitalise on their misfortune as six points now separates the two sides.

This was thanks to the Pretoria side’s clinical first half performance on Saturday night, where they scored twice in the opening 45 minutes to ease past defending champions, Bidvest Wits, and pretty much keep the title within touching distance.

Pirates however will not have given up hope, as they will no doubt be looking to collect maximum points in case the title favourites slip up, with just four matches remaining in the league campaign.

Form guide

The draw against Supersport put an end to an impressive run where the Buccaneers had completed a five game winning streak – their last defeat coming on 31 January when they lost 3-0 to Ajax Cape Town.

Prior to the disappointment in Nelspruit, they had only dropped five points in nine games since the beginning of the year.

They are coming up against a side aiming for a much coveted finish in the top eight, having fought their way from possible relegation to 10th place on the log.

Usuthu won their last home game, but have had a tough time of it as that has been their only win in six outings.

Head to head

The reverse fixture between these two sides ended in a one-all draw, and it’s been close to five years since the hosts emerged victorious against the Buccaneers.

However, Pirates only have a single victory to show for their efforts since they last lost to the home side, with three of their four most recent clashes ending in a draw.