Match Day 12
Dr Molemela Stadium Bloemfontein, South Africa
Sunday, 26 November 2017
Kick-off is at 15h30 CAT
Bloemfontein Celtic will welcome Orlando Pirates in an Absa Premiership match at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Sunday. Siwelele were held to a 0-0 draw by Platinum Stars in their previous league game which was played at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Wednesday. The draw extended Celtic's unbeaten run to two matches in the league. They have registered three wins, one defeat and one draw in their last five league games.
Meanwhile, Pirates drew 0-0 with Lamontville Golden Arrows in their last league game which was played at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday. As a result, Bucs are now winless in six league matches. They have recorded four draws and two defeats during their current run. The last meeting between Celtic and Pirates in a league match was on 10 May 2017 during the 2016/17 season. Siwelele and Bucs played to a goalless draw at the Dr Molemela Stadium.
Form Guide (league only)
Celtic - W,W,L,W,D
Pirates - D,D,D,L,D
Head-to-Head (league only since 1985)
Matches - 58
Celtic - 14
Pirates - 29
Draws - 15