Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at 3.30 p.m. SAST in a sold-out Betway Premiership match broadcast on SuperSport 202 and SABC 1. The champions chase an unbeaten start, while Pirates aim to cut the gap at the top.
Sundowns, led by coach Manqoba Mngqithi, sit first with 30 points from 10 wins. Pirates under José Riveiro are second on 20 points with two games in hand and enter after reaching the Carling Knockout semifinal. Pirates placed second to Sundowns in the past three seasons. In the last 17 meetings across all competitions, the Pirates recorded five wins, six draws, and six losses.
Ticket holders are urged to arrive early, as the match is sold out and stadium sales are closed for security checks. Sundowns will be without midfielder Themba Zwane, while Teboho Mokoena returns from suspension. Expected starters are goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, defenders Aubrey Modiba and Grant Kekana, and forwards Peter Shalulile and Iqraam Rayners. Pirates expect goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, a back line with Thabiso Sesane and Olisa Ndah, and striker Tshegofatso Mabasa. Analysts tip a tight home win and highlight midfield battles and Shalulile against Ndah.
Sundowns, led by coach Manqoba Mngqithi, sit first with 30 points from 10 wins. Pirates under José Riveiro are second on 20 points with two games in hand and enter after reaching the Carling Knockout semifinal. Pirates placed second to Sundowns in the past three seasons. In the last 17 meetings across all competitions, the Pirates recorded five wins, six draws, and six losses.
Ticket holders are urged to arrive early, as the match is sold out and stadium sales are closed for security checks. Sundowns will be without midfielder Themba Zwane, while Teboho Mokoena returns from suspension. Expected starters are goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, defenders Aubrey Modiba and Grant Kekana, and forwards Peter Shalulile and Iqraam Rayners. Pirates expect goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, a back line with Thabiso Sesane and Olisa Ndah, and striker Tshegofatso Mabasa. Analysts tip a tight home win and highlight midfield battles and Shalulile against Ndah.
