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Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI against SuperSport United - Will new signing Tau start with Mofokeng suspended?

Orlando Pirates are set for another Premier Soccer League action on Tuesday against SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

The Swanky Boys are hopeful of making the top eight, but they have to win their remaining games and hope rivals faulter.

GOAL predicts how Bucs stand-in coach Mandla Ncikazi could line up his men.

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  • Melusi Buthelezi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Melusi Buthelezi

    With Bucs having nothing to fight for, Buthelezi might get his chance to shine for the Soweto giants.

    He has a clean sheet from the initial three appearances in the PSL.

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  • Bandile Shandu, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Bandile Shandu

    The in-form full-back has scored in each of Bucs' last two games and he should start once again.

  • Paseka Mako, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Paseka Mako

    He has been unlucky with injuries, which have limited his participation since last season. However, he is fit again to be considered in his favourite position.

  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    The Bafana Bafana international dictates the tempo at the back and cools the pressure. Yes, Bucs are chasing nothing but will still love to win the remaining matches.

  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

    The teenager has the hunger to continue soaring; he will be vital next season.

  • Simphiwe Selepe, Orlando Pirates, May 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Simphiwe Selepe

    The younger produced a Man of the Match performance against TS Galaxy and should start once again.

  • Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Kabelo Dlamini

    The attack-minded midfielder should start ahead of new signing Sibusiso Tau due to his experience with Makhehlene Makhuaka and Goodman Mosele, both out injured.

  • Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    He has been criticized for his inconsistencies by the fans. This might be another opportunity for him to show his worth.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    The player who now mostly leads in singing when coming out of the tunnel has been so confident, but needs to add goals to his game.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando Pirates, May 2025Backpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Deon Hotto

    The majority of Bucs fans would love to see Monnapule Saleng starting, but chances are Hotto will replace the suspended Relebohile Mofokeng.

  •  Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    At seven goals, he can get a couple more goals to hit a double-digit.