Orlando Pirates will be hoping to return to winning ways on Sunday, 22nd March, as they prepare for their upcoming South African Premiership clash against TS Galaxy.
The Soweto-based club enters Sunday’s match as the favourite. For those looking to keep an eye on each team’s odds, you can check out the latest news and betting for football fans in the build-up to kick-off.
Pirates Hoping to Bolster Strong Record Against Galaxy
The Buccaneers have been in good form recently, losing just twice in their 10 most recent matches.
However, Abdeslam Ouaddou’s squad are coming off a disappointing 1-1 draw in their most recent fixture against Siwelele. Tshepang Moremi cancelled out Vincent Pule’s shock opener in a stalemate that could have a significant impact on Pirates’ hopes of finishing the season as champions.
Getting their 2025/26 campaign back on track this Sunday is vital. And the good news for the Bucs is that they have a great record against their opponents.
Unbeaten against TS Galaxy since a 1-0 defeat in May 2024 – when Sphiwe Mahlangu scored a surprise winner – the four-time Premiership winners have won six of the last 10 meetings between the two clubs.
Their most recent encounter in September 2025 ended in a 2-0 victory for Pirates, thanks to goals from Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa.
Galaxy, meanwhile, have endured mixed fortunes of late. Winning just four of their last 10 matches and losing five, their most recent fixture against Stellenbosch ended in a 1-1 draw.
With Adnan Beganovic’s team out of form and currently residing in mid-table, Pirates will be optimistic about securing all three points.
Pirates Hoping to Disrupt Mamelodi Sundowns Dominance
A positive result is all the more important considering that there is little to separate Pirates from the team who currently sits top of the table; reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
There’s a gap of just two points between the top two teams, both of whom are vying for domestic glory and a spot in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. Currently, Sundowns hold the advantage after Miguel Cardoso’s side beat Marumo Gallants 3-1 in their most recent fixture.
Sundowns’ domestic dominance in the league remains a primary concern for Pirates fans. They have won eight consecutive Premiership titles, while the Buccaneers have finished as runners-up in each of the last three seasons.
Fine margins are once again set to decide the 2025/26 season. If Pirates are to finish the year as league winners for the first time since 2011/12, they will need to be faultless in their remaining games, starting with Sunday’s fixture against TS Galaxy.
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