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Compare Polokwane vs Pirates

Polokwane vs Pirates Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Polokwane vs Pirates: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Polokwane Polokwane Home Team
Pirates Pirates Away Team
Polokwane
38.9
D D D L L W D D W L

Last 10 Matches

Pirates
72.6
W D W W D W D W W D

Performance Radar

Polokwane
Pirates

Categories Won

1

Polokwane

3

Draw

11

Pirates

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
20%

2W, 5D, 3L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match
0.5

5 / 10 matches

2.5

25 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
0.8

8 / 10 matches

0.4

4 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
-3

-3

+21

+21

Clean Sheet
40%

4 / 10 matches

70%

7 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
20%

2 / 10 matches

50%

5 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
30%

3 / 10 matches

30%

3 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
N. Maphangule (1 goals)
R. Mofokeng (6 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 2 / 2nd Half: 3
1st Half: 13 / 2nd Half: 12
Home Win Rate
20%

1W / 5 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
20%

1W / 5 matches

80%

4W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
48.1

League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 50.1

45.7

League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 46.2

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 0 matches

0%

0W / 0 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
0.41

Actual: 0.5 | Diff: +0.09

2.22

Actual: 2.5 | Diff: +0.28

Adjusted Power Rating
38.9

Attack: 16.3, Defense: 71.9, Form: 19.6

72.6

Attack: 79.8, Defense: 82.9, Form: 57.4

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

4
1

16-30'

2
1

31-45'

4
1

46-60'

9

61-75'

4
2

76-90+'

2
Polokwane
Pirates
Polokwane

Power Rating Breakdown

38.9

Overall

Attack 16.3
Defense 71.9
Form 19.6
Consistency 67.3
Pirates

Power Rating Breakdown

72.6

Overall

Attack 79.8
Defense 82.9
Form 57.4
Consistency 71.2

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

45.0 vs 45.0

Opponent Quality

50.1 vs 46.2

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 0%
Polokwane logo Polokwane
D
Gallants (38%)
D
Arrows (56%)
D
Richards Bay (49%)
L
Mamelodi (66%)
L
Mamelodi (60%)
W
Stellenbosch (46%)
D
Kaizer Chiefs (54%)
D
Chippa Utd (40%)
Pirates logo Pirates
W
Orbit (38%)
D
Durban City (36%)
W
Magesi (43%)
W
Stellenbosch (51%)
D
Kaizer Chiefs (54%)
W
AmaZulu (51%)
D
Richards Bay (49%)
W
Arrows (51%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Gallants H
1 - 1 D
38%
Arrows A
0 - 0 D
56%
Richards Bay A
0 - 0 D
49%
Mamelodi A
0 - 3 L
66%
Mamelodi H
0 - 1 L
60%
Stellenbosch H
1 - 0 W
46%
Kaizer Chiefs H
0 - 0 D
54%
Chippa Utd A
1 - 1 D
40%
Galaxy A
2 - 1 W
41%
AmaZulu H
0 - 1 L
51%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Orbit A
2 - 0 W
38%
Durban City H
0 - 0 D
36%
Magesi A
3 - 0 W
43%
Stellenbosch A
2 - 0 W
51%
Kaizer Chiefs H
1 - 1 D
54%
AmaZulu H
3 - 0 W
51%
Richards Bay A
2 - 2 D
49%
Arrows H
5 - 0 W
51%
Galaxy A
6 - 0 W
41%
Siwelele H
1 - 1 D
48%

AI Analysis

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 48.1 vs 45.7), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Pirates's attack is on another level, averaging 2.5 goals per match with R. Mofokeng leading the charge with 6 goals. Polokwane manages just 0.5 per match.

Pirates has the defensive edge, conceding 0.4 per match compared to Polokwane's 0.8.

Polokwane has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Pirates has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Pirates is a strong road team with a 80% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.1 total goals. Under 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being unlikely.

Based on our comprehensive analysis including opponent quality adjustment, Pirates is the clear and decisive favorite. Their superiority across attack (79.8), defense (82.9), and form (57.4) leaves little room for doubt. Polokwane will need an exceptional performance to compete.

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Comparison Summary

This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.

Polokwane

2W 5D 3L · 5 goals scored · 8 conceded

Pirates

6W 4D 0L · 25 goals scored · 4 conceded

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