Orlando Pirates have produced disappointing results in their most recent games in different tournaments including losing 1-0 to Stellenbosch FC in the second leg of the MTN 8 semi-finals.
On Saturday they will face high-flying Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final who have gone 32 games without a loss. Despite the massive difference between each club's form, former Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Josta Dladla believes Pirates will lift the trophy on Saturday.
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Talking to Soccer Laduma in an exclusive interview, Dladla stated that Pirates will want to prove a point and bounce back against the Brazilians.
"For me I would say Orlando Pirates will win this one and lift the trophy. There is no doubt that Sundowns are doing very well. They have played 10 games and only conceded three goals," Dladla told the Siya crew.
"But on this one I will give it to Pirates. They are like a wounded tiger and they want to bounce back from their slump by winning this one. Everyone would be thinking Sundowns would beat Pirates but if I was coach Rulani (Mokwena) I would be very cautious going into this game.
"It's a tricky one but as I have said, Pirates would want to prove a point and bounce back and win," Dladla told Soccer Laduma.
Dladla added how he is looking forward to the final because he believes it is going to be an entertaining encounter between two good sides.
"Apart from Orlando Pirates winning the game and lifting the trophy it will be an entertaining game. Both teams are playing good football but at the end of the day there should be a winner and that's why I am putting my head on the block and say Pirates will win this one.
"Supporters will enjoy the game and the best team on the day will lift the trophy," Dladla concluded.
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