BackpagepixOrlando Pirates will be out to end a two-match losing streak when they host Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-finals, first-leg at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou goes into this match under pressure, especially about the players he has been selecting for games.
GOAL takes a look at how Ouaddou is likely to name his starting lineup.
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BackpageHaving conceded three goals in Pirates' last two games, Chaine would be under pressure to keep a clean sheet against Masandawana attackers.
BackpagepixAs Ouaddou tries to look for solutions and end a difficult run, Van Rooyen could make his season debut.
BackpagepixThe experienced Namibian is one of the first names on Ouaddou's team sheet.
BackpageWith captain Nkosinathi Sibisi out injured, Ouaddou surprisingly left out Xoki for Lebone Seema against Gallants, but the Buccaneers vice-skipper could play for the first time on Saturday.
BackpagepixThe 19-year-old could not lead the Soweto giants to victory while wearing the armband in midweek, but that would not weigh him down, given the experience he has been gaining.
BackpageAfter being an unused substitute against Gallants, Mbule is expected back to face his former employers Masandawana.
BackpageThe former Stellenbosch star is being selected ahead of Thalente Mbatha and that must be a tough decision for the coach.
BackpagepixMaswanganyi has started the season on a high with two goals in three matches in all competitions and that could be a concern for the Brazilians.
BackpageAfter coming on as a substitute against Bahlabane ba Ntwa, Mofokeng is expected to have some fresh legs to take on Sundowns defenders.
BackpageIf the Bafana Bafana winger replicates the form that saw him being named Man of the Match in the quarter-finals, Sundowns could be in for a difficult afternoon.
BackpageNo Pirates striker has scored in the three matches they have played and that has seen calls for Mabasa to start growing louder.