Here is a look at the Orlando Pirates F.C. vs Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. starting lineups and timeline from this OPFC vs Masandwana PSL game at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 16 March 2025.
Orlando Pirates vs Sundowns FC 2-1 Match Timeline 24-25 season
PIR 1-0 SUN Relebohile Mofokeng goal 4′
PIR 2-0 SUN Relebohile Mofokeng second goal 5′
PIR 2-1 SUN Khuliso Mudau goal 66′
Orlando Pirates F.C. vs Mamelodi Sundowns starting lineups and subs PSL 2025
Chaine; Xoki, Sibisi, Mbokazi; Van Rooyen, Mbatha (Mosele 77′), Makhaula, Hotto (Shandu 87′); Dlamini (Mako 62′); Makgopa (Radiopane 77′), Mofokeng (Nkota 77′)

Mamelodi Sundowns FC playing XI vs OPFC March 2025
Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Lucas Suarez (Morena 69′), Modiba; Marcelo Allende, Mokoena, Adams (Matthews 79′); Lucas Ribeiro, Shalulile (Arthur Sales 46′), Rayners (Maema 89′)

Orlando Pirates 2-1 Sundowns FC Important Match Stats 2025
Ball possession: Orlando Pirates 29%; Sundowns 71%
Number of shots: Orlando Pirates 9; Sundowns 17
Shots on target: Orlando Pirates 6; Sundowns 1
Number of passes: Orlando Pirates 247; Sundowns 575
Corners: Pirates FC 0; Sundowns FC 7
Sundowns had 71% possession against Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium, but lost 2-1
Sundowns also had 17 total shots to OPFC’s 9, but only 1/17 of Sundowns’ shots were on target