MTN8 final: Orlando Pirates the only team yet to lose this season

Orlando Pirates will head into Saturday’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns as the only team yet to lose a game this season.

The two teams will meet in what will be a repeat of the 2023 MTN8 final where Pirates beat Sundowns 3-1 on penalties.

Kick-off at Moses Mabhida Stadium is at 18:00.

As reported by The South African, this is a sold-out affair, meaning over 50 000 fans are expected at the venue for this encounter.

DID YOU KNOW? ORLANDO PIRATES ARE YET TO LOSE A GAME THIS SEASON

Now, Orlando Pirates head into this titanic clash as the only unbeaten PSL club across all competitions this season.

The Buccaneers have played 12 games in all competitions this season, they won 10 and drew just TWO.

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men have, so far, scored 25 goals and conceded just THREE.

Sundowns, on the other hand, have lost once in their 12 games across all competitions this far, and this was against Golden Arrows in the MTN8 first leg semifinal.

In those 12 games, the Brazilians have won NINE, lost ONE and drew TWO. They have scored 27 goals and conceded a whopping 13.