Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants prediction 24.12.2024 | South Africa - Premiership

• Competition: Betway Premiership
• Date: 24th December 2024
• Kick-off: 13:00 UTC / 14:00 CET
• Venue: Orlando Stadium

Orlando Pirates will be looking for their first win in the month of December when they host Marumo Gallants on Christmas Eve.

The hosts boast two wins from two games in the month of November and October was also pretty good but their December month has been very poor. Jose Riveiro’s side have not won any of the three games played so far, losing one and drawing two. To make matters worse, they failed to score in all two home games played in that run. However, The Sea Robbers will take heart from the fact that they won all their last two meetings with Marumo Gallants at this ground.

Marumo Gallants meanwhile saw their two match winning streak come to an away at Polokwane City over a week ago. That game was just another example of how poor Dan Malesela’s side have been away from home recently as they registered just two shots on goal despite having most of the ball. The visitors have now failed to score in three of their last five away games and lost four of those matches.

Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals

Although Orlando Pirates failed to win in their last three games, they looked pretty good defensively in that spell. Jose Riveiro’s side conceded under one goal in all their three fixtures and bets under 1.5 goals won in as many games.

Orlando Pirates' recent games at this ground were also close affairs. The last three have all ended in under a goal, while four of the last five have been under 2.5 goals.

Another reason you shouldn't expect many goals is the fact that Marumo Gallants are enjoying a great run defensively away from home. The visitors haven't conceded more than one goal in their last three away games and all three games ended with just one goal scored.

• Best Tip: Under 2.5 goals
• Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants prediction: 1-0