Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI for the PSL clash against Richards Bay - Mohau Nkota out, Gilberto in?

Red-hot Buccaneers will be at home once again when they take on the Natal Rich Boys and GOAL looks at which players are likely to start the match.

Fresh off a weekend break, Orlando Pirates will be aiming to maintain their 100 per cent win record in the PSL when they lock horns with Richards Bay on Tuesday.

Jose Riveiro's side has not lost a league match this season and sits atop the PSL standings having played six games so far - winning of them.

Bucs have been hit with injuries lately, but the good news for Riveiro is that most of his most trusted players are ready for this contest.

Here, GOAL predicts what the Pirates' XI could look like against Brandon Truter's men.

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GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine
The Buccaneer's trusted shot-stopper should continue between the posts as he targets his second successive clean sheet.

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RIGHT-BACK: Thabiso Monyane
Monyane is the only available natural right-back as Deano van Rooyen, Thabiso Lebitso and Bandile Shandu are still out injured.
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LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto
The Namibia international is likely to continue operating in the left-back position ahead of Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela.

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CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi
The Bafana Bafana international will continue to fill the void left by the injured Olisa Ndah in central defence.
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CENTRE-BACK: Thabiso Sesane
With Ndah and Tapelo Xoki injured, the talented defender will continue to be partnered with Sibisi in central defence.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula
The veteran midfielder produced a Man of the Match performance against TS Galaxy.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha
Fresh off scoring against Galaxy, the 24-year-old star will continue operating in the middle of the park.
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ATTACKING MIDFILDER: Patrick Maswanganyi
The influential attacking midfielder is likely to return to action after being rested in a win over Galaxy.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota
The youngster has been consistent since being given game time in Riveiro's team and he should start ahead of Gilberto.
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LEFT-ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng
Mofokeng was on target against the Galaxy and he will be keen to score once again.
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CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa
Riveiro might rest Evidence Makgopa after the towering striker failed to score in the last two games that he started. Mabasa is likely to return to the starting line-up.