Prediction: Orlando Pirates to finish with 53 points

Orlando Pirates remain hopeful of banking a place in the CAF Champions league next season by finishing second in the PSL this season.

Pirates made a good restart to league action following the international break. The Bucs beat Richards Bay 2-0 this weekend to join Chiefs and SuperSport on 40 points with seven games to go.

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Prediction: Orlando Pirates to finish with 53 points

Saturday, 8 April vs Chippa United (A)

Chippa are in freefall and Orlando Pirates appear to be hitting their straps nicely. They have many attackers in good form and this should be their fourth win in a row.

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Saturday, 22 April vs Cape Town City (H)

Home ground advantage will probably count fo a lot here. City have been in good form but have a tendency to wobble on the road. Perhaps a bit risky but we’re tipping the Bucs to win a tense battle. It would be a massive statement for Pirates.

Sunday, 30 April vs TS Galaxy (A)

Many won’t like to read it, but this has draw written all over it. TS Galaxy have good form and have found their feet in the second half of the season.

Wednesday, 3 May vs Royal AM (H)

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It will not be a walk in the park but you’d expect Pirates to have too much in the tank especially at home.

Saturday, 13 May vs Sekhukhune United (H)

Another home game, another win. Pirates will be flying at this point and watching with glee as Chiefs face two tough games at home to close out their season.

Final day slip up?

Saturday, 20 May vs Amazulu (A)

A final day away trip for Pirates and it’s not going to be easy. Not nice to say but maybe the pressure is too much and Amazulu bank a surprise win.

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