Pirates seek to keep Swallows grounded as they chase second spot

SOCCER 10 POOL OF THE DAY

Friday 3 March S10 V3

Headline: Pirates seek to keep Swallows grounded as they chase second spot

Orlando Pirates are chasing second spot in the DStv Premiership and can cut the gap between themselves and SuperSport United if they win at neighbours Swallows FC. More details at www.soccer6.co.za

M1 Pyramids vs Zamalek: Pyramids have gone 12 games without defeat while Zamalek are well off the pace as they attempt to defend their Egyptian league title.

M2 Swallows FC vs Orlando Pirates: A win away at Chippa United last Sunday saw the Birds climb clear of the relegation places. Pirates had an unlucky derby defeat but have won four of their last six matches. 

M3 Boavista vs Arouca: Arouca have been to Boavista four times previously, drawing one and losing three.

M4 Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig: Dortmund have won nine games in a row and share the Bundesliga lead with Bayern Munich. Leipzig are in fourth spot, four points behind.

M5 Dundalk vs St Patrick’s Athletic: St Pats, who have four points from their opening two matches of the new Irish season, won on their last visit to Dundalk, who have one draw and one loss.

M6 Napoli vs Lazio: Napoli have won seven matches in a row and have a handy 15 point lead in Serie A. Napoli have won their last six home games against Lazio.

M7 Hull City vs West Bromwich Albion: Hull have not won in their past four Championship outings. West Brom are five points off a spot in the promotion playoff places.

M8 Real Sociedad vs Cadiz: Sociedad are third in LaLiga but have won only one of their previous six outings. Cadiz have been beaten in their previous three away league matches.

M9 CA Sarmiento vs Rosario Central: Sarmiento have five points from their opening five matches of the new Argentine season while Rosario Central have a total of 10.

M10 Union Santa Fe vs Estudiantes de la Plata: Union are without success this season, failing to win any of their first five games. Estudiantes won their last away match at Godoy Cruz.

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