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Thuso Moleleki, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix
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Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Mamelodi Sundowns in blockbuster PSL showdown - Relebohile Mofokeng to be rested with Thuso Moleleki starting?

The Buccaneers are out to recover after dropping points in their last match as they resume the pursuit of PSL log leaders Masandawana.

Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in a Premier Soccer League match at FNB Stadium on Sunday.

After dropping points in their midweek trip to Stellenbosch, the Buccaneers are hard-pressed to win and keep track of leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

GOAL predicts how best coach Jose Riveiro can pick his starting line up that could give him maximum points.

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    GOALKEEPETR: Sipho Chaine

    After conceding four goals in Pirates' last meeting with Sundowns, Chaine would not want a repeat of that, and he will be inspired by keeping a clean sheet in the last match against Stellenbosch.

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  • RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen

    The former Stellenbosch captain has managed to cement his position at the right side of defence.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    Riveiro has the comfort of fielding Hotto as a full-back or as a winger attacking and the Namibian always thrives in both roles.

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  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CVENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    Given his experience, Sibisi would like to avoid the disaster of conceding four goals like the last time out.

  • Tapelo Xoki, Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-BACK: Tapelo Xoki

    Riveiro is likely to turn to Xoki ahead of the inexperienced Mbekezeli Mbokazi due to the magnitude of this fixtuure.

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    A midfield battle between Makhaula and Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena is something to look forward to.

  • Goodman Mosele, Orlando Pirates, February 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Goodman Mosele

    Despite having started to play recently, Mosele's experience would be needed for such a big game.

  • Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, January 2025Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    Riveiro is likely to start Maswanganyi ahead of Kabelo Dlamini given this kind of game and on his day, the Bafana Bafana man can be influential.

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    Nkota can be trusted to shake Sundowns defenders, although he has not been scoring of late.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    Another player who has not been on top of his game of late but the 20-year-old remains a trusted player.

  • Tshegofatso Mabasa, Orlando Pirates, February 2025Orlando Pirates

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tshegofatso Mabasa

    This is a game Mabasa might want to use and prove to Bafana coach Hugo Broos that it was a mistake to drop him from the squad for the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

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