Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Orlando Pirates: Will Miguel Cardoso start Themba Zwane or stick to the line-up that turned on the magic to bury Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger?

After keeping a clean sheet against MC Alger, Williams goes into this match high in confidence.

The Bafana Bafana right-back will be up against either Tshepang Moremi or Oswin Appollis in what would be interesting duels. 

Another experienced wing-back in this side who can be trusted to contain Pirates' marauding wingers.

With Siyabonga Ngezana a big doubt for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a recent surgery, Kekana would want to show Bafana coach Hugo Broos that he is there to be considered for a return to the national team.

The former TS Galaxy was impressive against MC Alger and raised his hand up to be in the line up for Wednesday's game as his combination with Kekana looks promising.

After Cemran Dansin's screamer for Pirates in the reverse fixture between the two sides, Mokoena can light up the stage with a similar strike.

The Chilean can be trusted to stand his ground in midfield in such high-profile matches. 

After enduring criticism that he was struggling to reproduce the form that built his name at Stellenbosch, Adams has been showing glimpses of a revived man recently.

Morena's combination with Mudau on the right flank can be devastating to Pirates.

Matthews's speed could be hard for any Pirates right-back to contain, as he is likely to face Deano van Rooyen.

The Colombian has already justified why Sundowns went all the way to South America to sign him and is fresh from the brace he scored against MC Alger.