Soweto Derby: Predicting Orlando Pirates' starting XI to face Kaizer Chiefs

The veteran shot-stopper has been in fine form - keeping three clean sheets from three starts and coach Jose Riveiro is most likely to hand him another starting berth ahead of Richard Ofori.

The attack-minded full-back, who has been a revelation for the Buccaneers this season, will be making his debut appearance in the Soweto Derby.

The Namibia international will be up against Chiefs' star winger Kgaogelo Sekgota, who has been tormenting opposition defences this season.

The former Lamontville Golden Arrows star, who has established himself as Bucs' first-choice centre-back, will be bracing himself for a battle with Chiefs' Khama Billiat.

The talented defender has re-cemented his place in the starting line-up in the last few weeks and he is no longer being rotated with Tapelo Xoki.

This will be the Bafana Bafana international's first Soweto Derby as Pirates captain and he will be determined to lead the team to a win.

The lanky midfielder is expected to make his return to the starting line-up - filling the void left by the suspended Timm.

The former AmaZulu FC reserve team player excelled in his role as a central midfielder against Sundowns and he might start in this position once again. 

The Buccaneers will pin their hopes of defeating Amakhosi on the red-hot winger who has scored four goals in his last two competitive matches as Bucs recorded wins.

The midfielder-come-attacker impressed with work rate last weekend and he could be handed another starting berth.

The experienced marksman grabbed a confidence-boosting goal against Sundowns and he will be confident of finding the back of the net when he faces Chiefs.