AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As AmaZulu Durban prepare to host Orlando Pirates on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this SOUTH AFRICA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

AmaZulu Durban, currently 4th in the standings with 30 points from 16 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 18 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Orlando Pirates, sitting 2nd with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between AmaZulu Durban and Orlando Pirates have favored Orlando Pirates, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Marumo Gallants, AmaZulu Durban recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Johnson, Mthethwa, Fielies, Allan, Hanamub, Bern, Mhlongo, Radebe, Ngwenya, Mashigo, Maqokola. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Orlando Pirates's last outing came against Magesi, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Chaine, Ndaba, Sibisi, Seema, Van Rooyen, Makhaula, Mbatha, Mofokeng, Appollis, Moremi, Mbuthuma. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, AmaZulu Durban are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AmaZulu Durban and Orlando Pirates are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: AmaZulu Durban's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Orlando Pirates's games average 1.7 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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