Match Info

Nedbank Cup - 1/8-finals

Date: 21 February 2026, Saturday

Location: Orlando Stadium (Johannesburg)

Where to Watch on TV:


Africa	DStv Now
South-africa	SuperSport PSL


	Orlando Pirates		Casric Stars

	1	X	2
	1.24	5.15	11
	1.28	4.43	12.77	Watch
	1.25	4.33	11
	1.29	4.3	11
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.27 ↑ (1.17)	4.55 ↓ (5.33)	11.44 ↓ (18.78)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.50

The best margin for this event is 8.5%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Orlando Pirates
72%

Draw
20%

Casric Stars
8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

78.1%

17.1%

4.8%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Orlando Pirates has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.1%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Orlando Pirates's form might have worsened.

Casric Stars has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.2%)

Orlando Pirates - Casric Stars Predictions

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:0

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
24. Chaine S. (G) 7. Hotto D. 5. Sibisi N. (C) 43. Chabatsane M. 21. van Rooyen D. 15. Nemtajela M. 8. Makhaula M. 28. Maswanganyi P. 11. Moremi T. 14. De Jong A. 38. Mofokeng R.	31. Mthombeni W. (G) 18. Mlilo S. (C) 36. Meveni S. 33. Lekhatla T. 15. Mtshweni Z. 2. Mofokeng K. 21. Marebane K. 16. Makua L. 29. Moukete S. 77. Zwane M. 12. Nana B.
Substitutes
12. Appollis O. 35. Buthelezi M. N. (G) 46. Dansin C. 32. Mariko A. 9. Mbuthuma Y. 45. Msendami D. 3. Ndaba N. 36. Sebelebele K. 4. Sesane T.	20. Chabalala J. 28. Kgosana O. M. 40. Lako E. (G) 27. Mogale T. 47. Msezane S. 11. Ozoemena M. 37. Skelem L. 19. Tchouplaou C. 34. Thikazi M.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (0 - 0)
23', Marebane K. 🟨,
2nd Half (0 - 0)
60', Zwane M. 🟨,
63', Maswanganyi P. ↓, Appollis O. ↑,
64', Zwane M. ↓, Mogale T. ↑,
64', Moukete S. ↓, Msezane S. ↑,
76', van Rooyen D. 🟨,
76', Moremi T. 🟨,
79', De Jong A. ↓, Mbuthuma Y. ↑,
79', Hotto D. ↓, Ndaba N. ↑,
85', Makhaula M. ↓, Mariko A. ↑,
Extra Time (0 - 0)
95', Mofokeng K. 🟨,
105+1', Mogale T. 🟨,
108', van Rooyen D. ↓, Sebelebele K. ↑,
108', Moremi T. ↓, Msendami D. ↑,
108', Msezane S. ↓, Skelem L. ↑,
118', Mthombeni W. 🟨,
120', Makua L. ↓, Thikazi M. ↑,
120+1', Marebane K. ↓, Ozoemena M. ↑,
Penalties (4 - 5)
1, Sibisi N. (Penalty Awarded),
1, Mlilo S. (Penalty Awarded),
2, Mariko A. (Penalty Awarded),
2, Skelem L. (Penalty Awarded),
3, Mofokeng R. (Penalty Awarded),
3, Nana B. (Penalty Awarded),
4, Appollis O. (Penalty Awarded),
4, Ozoemena M. (Penalty Awarded),
5, Chabatsane M. (Penalty Awarded),
5, Thikazi M. (Penalty Awarded),
6, Mbuthuma Y. (Penalty Awarded),
6, Meveni S. (Penalty Awarded),
7, Ndaba N. (Penalty Awarded),
7, Mtshweni Z. (Penalty Awarded),

Preview

Orlando Pirates is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Orlando Pirates may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Orlando Pirates is the clear favorite.

The teams have not played against each other recently.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Orlando Pirates
South African Premier Soccer League
18.02.26	Orlando Pirates - Mamelodi Sundowns	1:2 ✺
14.02.26	Orlando Pirates - Marumo Gallants	3:0 ✺
South African Nedbank Cup
07.02.26	Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila - Orlando Pirates	1:4 ✺
South African Premier Soccer League
03.02.26	AmaZulu - Orlando Pirates	0:2 ✺
31.01.26	Orlando Pirates - Magesi	2:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 5.5 LWWWW
- Casric Stars FC
South African First Division
14.02.26	Hungry Lions - Casric Stars	2:2 ✺
30.01.26	Casric Stars - Cape Town City	0:0 ✺
27.01.26	Venda - Casric Stars	1:2 ✺
21.01.26	Casric Stars - Midlands Wanderers	0:0 ✺
06.12.25	Casric Stars - Leicesterford City	4:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 7.9 TTWTW

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