Match analysis
South-AfricaDiski Challenge
Orlando Pirates U23 vs Mamelodi Sundowns U23 — live score & stats
Orlando Pirates U23 against Mamelodi Sundowns U23 in the Diski Challenge (South-Africa) on 9th May 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Diski Challenge clash.
Form & key stats
Per game
Orlando Pirates U23 at home vs Mamelodi Sundowns U23 away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +56Mamelodi Sundowns U23
- Venue edge
- +13Mamelodi Sundowns U23
| Orlando Pirates U23Home | Rating | Mamelodi Sundowns U23Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,684 | Overall | 1,740 |
| 1,622 | Match venue | 1,635 |
| 1,622 | At home | 1,699 |
| 1,656 | Away | 1,635 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,559 | Attack | 1,658 |
| 1,680 | Defence | 1,634 |
| 1,546 | Home attack | 1,641 |
| 1,546 | Away attack | 1,601 |
| 1,648 | Home defence | 1,631 |
| 1,661 | Away defence | 1,601 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,598 | Goal environment | 1,805 |
| 1,552 | Home goals | 1,687 |
| 1,547 | Away goals | 1,618 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,551 | Close games | 1,582 |
| 1,729 | Winning margin | 1,780 |
The venue row sets Orlando Pirates U23 at home against Mamelodi Sundowns U23 on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.
Starting XIs
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