BackpageMamelodi Sundowns host third-tier side Sibanye Golden Stars in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
With Masandawana rich in depth and quality, they can make three teams that can be highly competitive in the Premier Soccer League.
That could give coach Miguel Cardoso the luxury to rest some players as fixtures have been coming thick and fast for Sundowns.
GOAL predicts how the Portuguese could line up his men on Saturday.
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BackpageAfter Denis Onyango conceded against Magesi in midweek, Cardoso is most likely to start February over Sanele Tshabalala.
Mamelodi SundownsThe former South Africa under-23 captain should start after Khuliso Mudau and Thapelo Morena were injured against Magesi.
Richards BayDivine Lunga is suspended and this is an opportunity for Mashego to start for the fifth time this season.
BackpagepixThe 20-year-old continues to gain experience and would be keen to work on some mistakes he has been making.
BackpageInjuries to Mothobi Mvala and Rivaldo Coetzee as well as a likely loan transfer of Rushwin de Reuck will make resting Kekana difficult.
BackpageWith Teboho Mokoena starting regularly, Cardoso might want to rest him and play Aubaas.
BackpagepixSundowns' Portuguese coach seems to have some faith in Mkhulise who has to work to keep that trust in him.
BackpageMaema has not been a regular in the past two seasons and this is a chance to prove that he is not yet a spent force.
BackpagepixThe speedy attacker will be in good spirits after coming on from the bench to score against Magesi.
BackpageThe Namibia international has picked up form in recent games following a difficult start to the season.
BackpagepixWith Iqraam Rayners and Lucas Ribeiro Costa being some of the most used forwards, Sales can step in and let them recharge their batteries.