Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' starting XI to face Orlando Pirates

The in-form shot-stopper, who has kept the most clean sheets (13) in the league this term, looks set to make his return to the team after being rested against TS Galaxy and Sekhukhune United.

The speedy full-back recorded his fifth assist of the season against Sekhukhune and it is the joint-most assists in the PSL in the current campaign.

With Aubrey Modiba and Terrence Mashego out injured, the lanky full-back has done well in the last few matches and he will be up against the in-form Monnapule Saleng.

The Bafana Bafana international has been a consistent performer in the Downs' defence defence this term and he is expected to get the nod ahead of error-ridden Mosa Lebusa.

The tough-tackling player is among the key players who were rested by Mokwena in recent weeks and he should start having scored against Pirates in the first round league clash two months ago.

The 25-year-old was in top form before being rested with Andile Jali starting two matches in a row and Mokoena is most likely to start as he has established himself as Mokwena's first-choice midfielder.

Sundowns' long-serving attacker should captain the team and he will be hoping to lead the Tshwane giants to a record-extending 15th consecutive league win.

The Cape Town-born midfielder is playing some of his best football at the moment having picked up back-to-to-back Man of the Match accolades.

The former Bloemfontein Celtic star has become a permanent fixture in the team and he is among those who were not dropped when Mokwena was making changes.

Mr Creativity. The 31-year-old has provided an assist in each of Sundowns' last two matches and he will be looking top continue his good form in Soweto.

A man who loves scoring against Pirates. The 2018-19 NFD Golden Boot winner will be eager to continue his scoring form having netted in each of his last two matches.