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Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you all the details of the clash between Pirates and Sundowns, including TV channels, streaming details, team news, and more.

Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in a high-stakes, blockbuster PSL encounter on Sunday at the FNB Stadium.

Sundowns come into this encounter motivated by the huge gap at the top against their season's close rivals; they enjoy an 18-point gap, although they have played four more games.

Should Pirates lose the game, their realistic chances of winning the title are over, and a win will mean Downs take a huge step towards their eighth successive title.

The Sea Robbers dropped points against ten-man Stellenbosch in their last match, which ended in a 0-0 draw, while the Brazilians returned to winning ways after beating AmaZulu 2-0 in the midweek encounter.

Here, GOAL provides all the details on how to watch Pirates vs Sundowns, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

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  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2025Backpagepix

    Kick-off time

    Game:

    Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns

    Date:

    March 16, 2025

    Kick-off:

    15:30

    Venue:

    FNB Stadium

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  • Kabelo Dlamini and Peter Shalulile, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando PiratesBackpage

    How to watch Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns online - TV channels & live streams

    Online Streaming

    TV Channel

    DStv.com/DStv Now App

    SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202

    You can also follow all the action through GOAL's  Live Text Commentary here.

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    Orlando Pirates news & squads

    Both Yanga Madiba and Azola Tshobeni have rejoined their club teammates after their national duties with Bafana Bafana during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Egypt.

    Nkosinathi Sibisi came back to the starting XI against Stellies after suspension and is likely to keep his place. Nigerian international Olisa Ndah has been back to full training after his rehabilitation and has been working on his match fitness.

    Orlando Pirates Possible XI:Chaine, van Rooyen, Hotto, Sibisi, Xoki, Makhaula, Mosele, Maswanganyi, Nkota, Mofokeng, Mabasa

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    Sundowns news & squads

    Neo Maema and Terrence Mashego have also joined their club after participating in the CHAN qualifiers.

    The return of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who was named in the starting XI against Usuthu and kept a clean sheet, is a big boost for Masandawana.

    Rivaldo Coetzee, Themba Zwane, Siyabonga Mabena, and Mothobi Mvala have not been available because of injuries.

    Sundowns Possible XI: Williams, Mudau, Modiba, Suarez, Khoza, Mokoena, Adams, Allende, Ribeiro, Rayners, Shalulile

  • Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    Head-to-head and recent form

    Pirates' recent league record against the reigning champions has been poor, as they have failed to defeat the Tshwane giants in the last 10 games. The last win for Bucs against Masandawana came in January 2020.

    Their last encounter at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium ended in a 4-1 win for Masandawana. The Sunday game offers the Sea Robbers an opportunity to win and end what has been a poor show against the Pretoria-based heavyweights.

    In their last five encounters in the league, Pirates have won just two games against Cape Town City and Chippa United, while they have lost to Downs and Marumo Gallants. They picked up a point from their goalless draw against Stellenbosch.

    On the other hand, Sundowns have been impressive in their last five games; they defeated TS Galaxy, Sekhukhune United, Kaizer Chiefs, and AmaZulu. They only dropped points after being held to a 1-1 draw against Golden Arrows.

    Head-to-head PSL record this season

    Date

    Match

    Competition

    February 8, 2025

    Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando Pirates

    PSL


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