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Golden Arrows vs Orbit College

South Africa South Africa

Nedbank Cup Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Durban
Our Tip

Match Events

24' Event
Van Rooi A.
33' Event
Dion J.
78' Event
Maxwele A.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 3-0. The second leg ended 3-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Golden Arrows
35%
Draws
19%
Orbit College
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Golden Arrows

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Golden Arrows come out ahead of Orbit College on wins alone.
  • 46% — that's where the model lands on Golden Arrows taking it.
  • Golden Arrows have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Golden Arrows, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • Golden Arrows have won 3 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 21%
Over 2.5 Goals 17%
Over 3.5 Goals 0%
Over 4.5 Goals 0%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 26%
Golden Arrows Clean Sheet 68%
Orbit College Clean Sheet 20%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Golden Arrows Orbit College
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 12 4
Draws 12 7
Losses 7 18
Goals Scored 0.97 0.59
Goals Conceded 0.74 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 0.68 0.14
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 Betway Premiership
Orbit College vs Golden Arrows
1:2
Feb 8, 2026 Nedbank Cup
Golden Arrows vs Orbit College
3:0
Sep 27, 2025 Betway Premiership
Golden Arrows vs Orbit College
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Golden Arrows Compare

Top Goalscorer Van Rooi A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Dion J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.52
Avg xA / game 0.34

Orbit College Compare

Avg xG / game 0.13
Avg xA / game 0.08

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Golden Arrows 59 / 100
Orbit College 24 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Golden Arrows Orbit College

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Golden Arrows Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Orbit College let in goals in 83% of their last 29 matches.

Golden Arrows's goal record stands at 65% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Golden Arrows went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Golden Arrows VS Orbit College
0.5 Goals Scored 0.14
0.13 Goals Conceded 0.86
13% Over 1.5 29%
0% Over 2.5 14%
0% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Golden Arrows

(Home)
20 Sept
Golden Arrows
0 : 0
Kaizer Chiefs
13 Sept
Siwelele
1 : 1
Golden Arrows
06 Sept
Golden Arrows
1 : 2
Mamelodi Sundowns
30 Aug
Golden Arrows
2 : 3
Mamelodi Sundowns
26 Aug
Golden Arrows
1 : 0
Stellenbosch FC
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Orbit College

(Away)
19 Sept
Hope FC
1 : 0
Orbit College
12 Sept
Pretoria U.
0 : 0
Orbit College
08 Sept
Orbit College
1 : 2
Lerumo Lions
28 Aug
Orbit College
0 : 0
Hungry Lions
22 Aug
Leicesterford City
1 : 0
Orbit College
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
TS Galaxy -
TBD -
TBD -
Marumo Gallants -
Mamelodi Sundowns -
TBD -
The Bees 0
Gomora United 1
Cardinals -
TBD -
TBD -
Jacksa Spears -
Vasco Da Gama -
TBD -
TBD -
Luthuli Brigades -
Hungry Lions 2
Venda 1
Leicesterford City 1
Pretoria U. 2
Kruger United 0
Highbury 3
TBD -
Sekhukhune -
SSU M-17 -
TBD -
Milford 2
Baroka 0
Mkhambathi -
TBD -
Lerumo Lions 1
Midlands Wanderers 0
Golden Arrows -
TBD -
TBD -
Orbit College -
Stellenbosch FC -
TBD -
TBD -
Kaizer Chiefs -
Cape Town City 0
Upington City 1
TBD -
Magesi -
Durban City -
TBD -
TBD -
Chippa Utd. -
Polokwane City -
TBD -
TBD -
AmaZulu -
Siwelele -
TBD -
TBD -
Richards Bay -
Army Rocket -
TBD -
Black Leopards 0
Real Native 1
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila -
TBD -
TBD -
Orlando Pirates -
1/16-finals
TS Galaxy 1
Marumo Gallants 0
Mamelodi Sundowns 2
Gomora United 1
Cardinals 2
Jacksa Spears 4
Vasco Da Gama 4
Luthuli Brigades 1
Hungry Lions 1
Pretoria U. 2
Highbury 0
Sekhukhune 1
SSU M-17 1
Milford 2
Mkhambathi 2
Lerumo Lions 1
Golden Arrows 3
Orbit College 0
Stellenbosch FC 2
Kaizer Chiefs 1
Upington City 1
Magesi 0
Durban City 1
Chippa Utd. 0
Polokwane City 1
AmaZulu 2
Siwelele 3
Richards Bay 4
Army Rocket 0
Real Native 3
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1
Orlando Pirates 4
1/8-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Mamelodi Sundowns 0
Jacksa Spears 1
Vasco Da Gama 0
Pretoria U. 0
Sekhukhune 1
Milford 3
Mkhambathi 0
Golden Arrows 1
Stellenbosch FC 0
Upington City 0
Durban City 1
AmaZulu 1
Richards Bay 0
Real Native 1
Orlando Pirates 0
Quarter-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Jacksa Spears 0
Sekhukhune 2
Milford 3
Golden Arrows 1
Durban City 2
AmaZulu 1
Real Native 2
Semi-finals
TS Galaxy 2
Milford 1
Durban City 1
Real Native 0
Final
TS Galaxy 1
Durban City 2