This weekend, Orlando Pirates Reserves travel to Atteridgeville for a DStv Diski Challenge match against SuperSport United at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday morning.
Following the conclusion of the COSAFA Under-20 Championship this past weekend, nearly all of the players from both teams’ Under-20 squads have returned. This bodes well for a riveting matchup.
Form Guide
Six weeks into the new season, the Buccaneers are sixth in the table, two points behind the Tshwane club.
They were denied maximum points in their most recent appearance, a 2-2 draw away to Royal AM in which they squandered a two-goal lead before a late onslaught by the home side.
The Soweto Giants will attempt to improve their early season record, which currently stands at two wins, two draws, and as many losses, for a total of eight points in six matches.
Their quest for consistency will pit them against a United team coming off a road victory in which they defeated Maritzburg United 2-0 with two goals scored in the final 15 minutes.
It was their second win in their previous three matches, where they have gained seven of their 10 points thus far this season via three wins and a tie.
Head-to-Head
Each team has experienced a brief spell of dominance in this matchup, and the Bucs Reserves will be on a bit of a mission to exact retribution on Saturday for what transpired last season.
In their two meetings during the 2021/22 season, the young Matsatsansa emerged victorious, prevailing 3-1 at home and 2-1 away.
Pirates have also won a league double against their Gauteng rivals, which they accomplished during the previous season by scoring six goals without reply.
How to Track SuperSport United Reserves vs. Orlando Pirates Reserves
The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 and will not be broadcast on television. However, live information will be available on the social media sites of the Orlando Pirates.
The entrance to the stadium is free.
Orlando Pirates Reserves make their way to Atteridgeville this weekend for a DStv Diski Challenge clash against SuperSport United, taking place on Saturday morning at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
It promises to be an enthralling encounter with each camp near full strength following the return of players who participated in the COSAFA Under-20 Championship, which concluded in the past weekend.
Form Guide
Two points separate the two sides in the league table, and the Buccaneers currently sit in sixth place six weeks into the new season, a spot below the Tshwane outfit.
This is after being denied maximum points in their last outing, a 2-2 draw away to Royal AM where they had raced to an early two-goal lead before a late blitz by the home side.
Having now gone two games without a win, the Soweto Giants will be looking to improve their early season record, which currently stands at two wins, two draws and as many defeats, bringing their points tally to eight in their six games.
Their search for consistency will see them confront a United side fresh from a hard-fought win on the road, where they scored twice in the last 15 minutes to come out 2-0 victors against Maritzburg United.
It was their second win in their last three matches, where they have collected seven of their ten points collected so far this season, courtesy of three victories and a draw.
Head-to-Head
Each of the two sides has enjoyed a brief period of dominance in this particular fixture, and the Bucs Reserves will be on a bit of a revenge mission on Saturday, following what transpired in the past season.
In their two clashes in the 2021/22 season, it was the young Matsatsansa who came out victorious, winning 3-1 at home before managing a 2-1 victory on the road.
Pirates have also claimed a league double over their Gauteng rivals, which came the previous campaign, where they scored a total of six unanswered goals across the two fixtures.
How to Follow Orlando Pirates Reserves vs SuperSport United Reserves
The game is scheduled to kick off at 10:00 and will not be televised. Live updates will however be provided across Orlando Pirates social media platforms.
Entrance at the match venue is free.