SFU vs SO Match Prediction : 11th Match, Major League Cricket, 2026
SFU vs SOR Win Probability
53%
San Francisco Unicorns
47%
Seattle Orcas
Seattle Orcas To Win, 1.80
Seattle Orcas have won two of their last three MLC matches and head into this fixture with momentum.
The Orcas produced a complete performance in their emphatic victory over Washington Freedom. A number of their players are in great form.
San Francisco Unicorns are coming off a disappointing defeat and need their top order to rediscover its best form.
SFU vs SOR Betting Tips
Tim Seifert to score more than 26.5 runs
Tim Seifert has been one of the standout performers of MLC 2026. He has accumulated 224 runs in four innings, including a century and a half-century, and has failed to cross this mark only once this season.
Connor Esterhuizen not to score a 50
Connor Esterhuizen is still adapting to Major League Cricket and has managed just 24 runs across his first two innings. Batting in the middle order also limits his opportunities to play a long innings, making this a sensible selection.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
San Francisco Unicorns
Seattle Orcas
Seattle Orcas appear to have turned a corner after a slow start to the tournament. Their batting fired on all cylinders in the previous match, while the bowlers backed it up with an outstanding performance. San Francisco Unicorns remain a dangerous side, but after an underwhelming outing against Texas Super Kings, they will need a significant improvement to stop the in-form Orcas.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry has been evenly contested recently. Seattle and San Francisco won one match each last season, while the Unicorns claimed back-to-back victories in 2024.
San Francisco Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas Live-Streaming and Broadcast
The game will be broadcast live through the following TV and streaming services:
- Bangladesh: T Sports, GTV, and BTV (TV); Rabbitholebd and Toffee (Streaming)
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ (TV); Sky Sport Now (Streaming)
- India: FanCode (Streaming)
- Pakistan: Ten Sports and PTV Sports (TV); Tapmad TV and Tamasha (Streaming)
- UAE: CricLife (TV); Starzplay (Streaming)
- USA: Willow TV (TV); Willow App, Sling TV, and ESPN+ (Streaming)
SFU vs SO Team Previews
San Francisco Unicorns
San Francisco still possess one of the most explosive opening combinations in the tournament with Finn Allen and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, but consistency has been an issue. Allen has yet to produce the kind of innings expected of him, while Pretorius has shouldered much of the responsibility at the top.
Captain Matthew Short and Sanjay Krishnamurthi strengthen the middle order, although the Unicorns will be hoping for bigger contributions after an underwhelming performance in their previous outing.
The bowling attack remains their biggest strength. Peter Siddle has enjoyed an impressive tournament, while Haris Rauf has the pace to trouble any batting lineup despite not yet reaching top form. Brody Couch and Ghulam Mudassar provide useful support, giving San Francisco a varied pace attack.
The Unicorns are capable of bouncing back quickly, but they need both their batting and bowling units to perform consistently.
San Francisco Unicorns Expected Playing 11
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Finn Allen, Matthew Short (c), Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle, Ghulam Mudassar
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Seattle Orcas
Seattle produced arguably their best all-round performance of the season in the previous match and will enter this contest full of confidence.
Tim Seifert has been in sensational form at the top of the order and has formed a productive partnership with Shayan Jahangir. Matthew Breetzke has also chipped in with useful runs, while Shimron Hetmyer and Marcus Stoinis provide enormous finishing power in the middle order. Hetmyer's unbeaten 79 from just 33 deliveries highlighted just how dangerous this batting lineup can be.
The bowling attack has also begun to click. Jasdeep Singh produced the first five-wicket haul of his MLC career, while Ottneil Baartman, Marcus Stoinis, and Cameron Gannon all contributed valuable wickets. The Orcas suddenly look like one of the more balanced teams in the competition.
Seattle Orcas Expected Playing 11
Tim Seifert (wk), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis (c), Dasun Shanaka, Ali Sheikh, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannon, Jasdeep Singh, Ottneil Baartman
SFU vs SO Toss Prediction
With dew expected later in the evening, both captains are likely to bowl first if they win the toss. Chasing has generally proved to be the easier option under lights.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Oakland continues to offer excellent batting conditions once the new-ball movement subsides. Fast bowlers should enjoy some assistance during the powerplay, but the surface quickly becomes ideal for stroke play.
Both teams have previously crossed the 200-run mark at this venue, suggesting another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards.
The weather forecast is favourable, with mostly cloudy skies, warm temperatures, and almost no chance of rain.
SFU vs SO : Who Will Win?
Seattle head into this fixture with momentum after producing an outstanding all-round display against Washington Freedom. Their batting lineup is firing, while the bowling attack finally appears to have found the right balance.
San Francisco certainly have the quality to respond after their defeat to Texas, but they will need much better performances from both their top order and bowling attack to halt the Orcas' resurgence.
On current form, Seattle hold the edge and look well placed to continue their winning run.
Bet on Seattle Orcas to win.
