The South African Premier Soccer League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Orlando Pirates take on Baroka FC on Wednesday. Both teams are yet to hit their stride this season and will want to win this game.Baroka FC are in 14th place in the South African Premier Division and have struggled this year. The away side suffered a 3-2 defeat against Golden Arrows last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.Orlando Pirates, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this year. The Buccaneers eased past Stellenbosch with a 3-0 victory in their previous game and will want a similar result in this fixture.Orlando Pirates FC@orlandopirates☠ 🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 🚨🏆 #DStvPrem ⚽️ @orlandopirates vs @Baroka_FC📆 Thursday, 02 December 2021🏟 Orlando Stadium 🕢 19h30⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways8:57 AM · Nov 29, 202173793☠ 🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 🚨🏆 #DStvPrem ⚽️ @orlandopirates vs @Baroka_FC📆 Thursday, 02 December 2021🏟 Orlando Stadium 🕢 19h30⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways https://t.co/2Q7FTpVuYxOrlando Pirates vs Baroka FC Head-to-HeadOrlando Pirates have a mediocre record against Baroka FC and have won three games out of a total of 10 matches played between the two sides. Baroka FC have never managed a victory against the Pirates and will want to register their first win this week.The previous meeting between these two teams last year ended in a 2-1 victory for Orlando Pirates. Baroka FC missed a fair share of chances on the day and will want to do a better job on Thursday.Orlando Pirates form guide in the South African Premier Soccer League: W-D-L-W-DBaroka FC form guide in the South African Premier Soccer League: L-L-D-L-LOrlando Pirates vs Baroka FC Team NewsOrlando Pirates have a few injury concernsOrlando PiratesOrlando Pirates will also have to account for a few injuries going into this game with Richard Ofori ruled out at the moment. Thembinkosi Lorch and Zakhele Lepasa are carrying knocks and might not feature in this game.Injured: Richard OforiDoubtful: Thembinkosi Lorch, Zakhele LepasaSuspended: NoneBaroka need to win this game. Image Source: GoalBaroka FCRichard Mbulu was sent off against Golden Arrows and is suspended for this match. Baroka FC have a fully-fit squad at the moment and will need to make the most of their resources to win this match.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: Richard MbuluOrlando Pirates vs Baroka FC Predicted XIOrlando Pirates Predicted XI (4-3-3): Siyabonga Mpontshane; Bandile Shandu, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Happy Jele, Bongani Sam; Abel Mabaso, Goodman Mosele, Kabelo Dlamini; Terrence Dzvukamanja, Deon Kavendji, Kwame PeprahBaroka Football Club@Baroka_FCBaroka Football Club would like to confirm the following changes to the technical team: Mr. Kgoloko Thobejane is promoted to Senior Team and will be assisted by Vincent Kobola, together with goalkeeper coach Naughty Legau and Albert Mothupa.#LennaKeMoroka3:37 AM · Nov 21, 20211630335Baroka Football Club would like to confirm the following changes to the technical team: Mr. Kgoloko Thobejane is promoted to Senior Team and will be assisted by Vincent Kobola, together with goalkeeper coach Naughty Legau and Albert Mothupa.#LennaKeMoroka https://t.co/bGXa2MKsUMBaroka FC Predicted XI (4-4-2): Masuluke Oscarine; Ananias Gebhardt, Vusi Sibiya, Phelelani Shozi, Mashweu Mphahlele; Kambala, Athenkosi Dlala, Decide Chauke, Train Mokhabi; Richard Mbulu, Evidence MakgopaOrlando Pirates vs Baroka FC PredictionOrlando Pirates have excellent players in their ranks but are yet to hit their stride this season. The Buccaneers have flattered to deceive over the past month and will want to prove their mettle in this fixture.Baroka FC can pull off an upset on their day but have a poor record against their opponents on Thursday. Orlando Pirates are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.Prediction: Orlando Pirates 2-0 Baroka FC