Orlando Pirates are the heavy favorites as they host Richards Bay at the Orlando Stadium. The “Buccaneers” are coming off a confidence-boosting 3-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby. They are dominant at home and possess one of the league’s best defensive records. Richards Bay, known as the “Natal Rich Boyz,” are notoriously difficult to predict; they recently beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 but often struggle against the top-three sides. This game is likely to be a cagey affair, as Richards Bay will likely sit deep and defend for 90 minutes.

Prediction: Orlando Pirates Win & Under 2.5 Goals

• Must Win: Pirates are chasing CAF Champions League spots and cannot drop points at home to lower-table teams.

• Form Watcher: Pirates have won 4 of their last 5 league games.

• H2H: Pirates have won all 5 of their last meetings against Richards Bay, with four of those ending 1-0.