Match analysis

South-Africa8 Cup

Orlando Pirates vs Durban City — live score & stats

Orlando Pirates against Durban City in the 8 Cup (South-Africa) on 8th August 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 8 Cup clash.

Orlando PiratesHome

Full time1:1HT 1–0

Durban CityAway

Match Timeline

12'

K. Sebelebele🟨

Yellow Card

18'

B. Poggenpoel🟨

Yellow Card

35'

B. Poggenpoel🟨

Yellow Card

35'

B. Poggenpoel🟥

Red Card

37'

P. Maswanganyi

Penalty

46'

N. Sibisi🔄

Substitution 1 → S. Zulu

53'

J. Lwamba⚽

Normal Goal → G. Sirino

55'

G. Sirino🟨

Yellow Card

59'

J. Lwamba🔄

Substitution 1 → T. Morris

59'

G. Sirino🔄

Substitution 2 → S. Maseko

66'

O. Appollis🔄

Substitution 2 → K. Kgosietsile

66'

Y. Mbuthuma🔄

Substitution 3 → B. Radiopane

69'

T. Nodada🔄

Substitution 3 → L. Makua

81'

C. Dansin🔄

Substitution 4 → T. Mokobodi

81'

P. Maswanganyi🔄

Substitution 5 → S. Masilela

81'

B. Shandu🔄

Substitution 4 → H. Domingo

82'

L. Sifumba🔄

Substitution 5 → K. Mofokeng

97'

K. Sebelebele🔄

Substitution 6 → G. Lungu

99'

S. Msomi🔄

Substitution 6 → F. Gcaba

100'

S. Maseko🟨

Yellow Card

108'

F. Asare🟨

Yellow Card

113'

S. Masilela🟨

Yellow Card

120'

G. Lungu⚽

Normal Goal → S. Zulu

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Orlando Pirates

5W 3D 2L1.80 pts/game

Durban City

1W 4D 5L0.70 pts/game

Per game

Orlando Pirates at home vs Durban City 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

Before the match · within 8 Cup

Overall edge: Level
Venue edge: Level

Orlando Pirates versus Durban City: long term Elo, before the match
Orlando PiratesHome	Rating	Durban CityAway
Strength
1,500	Overall	1,500
1,500	Match venue	1,500
1,500	At home	1,500
1,500	Away	1,500
Attack & defence
1,500	Attack	1,500
1,500	Defence	1,500
1,500	Home attack	1,500
1,500	Away attack	1,500
1,500	Home defence	1,500
1,500	Away defence	1,500
Match profile
1,500	Goal environment	1,500
1,500	Home goals	1,500
1,500	Away goals	1,500
1,500	Possession	1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500	Set-piece attack	1,500
1,500	Set-piece defence	1,500
1,500	Close games	1,500
1,500	Winning margin	1,500

The venue row sets Orlando Pirates at home against Durban City 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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