Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Golden Arrows in a Premier Soccer League duel - Relebohile Mofokeng to be rested amid Nedbank Cup risk?

GOAL predicts how the Sea Robbers might line up against Abafana Bes'thende in the midweek clash.

Pirates will be looking for a second straight win in the Premier Soccer League when they play Golden Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday.

The Sea Robbers head into this fixture a rejuvenated team after beating their Soweto archrivals, Kaizer Chiefs, in the league showdown at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Bucs returned to winning ways with the win over Amakhosi after previously going down to Sekhukhune United, an outcome that reduced their chances of winning the PSL title to just a matter of mathematical calculations.

Against Arrows, Bucs will need to avoid an early setback, as witnessed against Chiefs when they conceded in the second minute before fighting back to win.

Meanwhile, what caught the eyes of many is the number of youngsters Jose Riveiro deployed against Chiefs. Boitumelo Radiopane, Siyabonga Ndlozi, and Simphiwe Selepe were given a taste of the derby, but can the outgoing Spaniard trust them to start the midweek clash?

Here, GOAL predicts how coach Riveiro will line up his charges to face Arrows in an away game.

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GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine
He is always assured of keeping his place in the starting XI, and this is expected to remain the case against Arrows.

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RIGHT-BACK: Bandile Shandu
Shandu started against Chiefs while Deano Van Rooyen was not in the matchday squad. Shandu, who played for 65 minutes before he was replaced by Ndlozi, should start again.
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LEFT-BACK: Paseka Mako
The fit-again fullback is expected to keep his position, and this allows Riveiro to deploy Deon Hotto in his natural position.

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CENTRE-BACK: Tapelo Xoki
The tall defender is a high risk because he is just one yellow card away from suspension, but he is likely to start with Nkosinathi Sibisi suspended, while Olisan Ndah and Thabiso Sesane are both injured.
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CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi
The teenager continues to prove his worth for Bucs with consistent top-level performance.
He should keep his slot and partner Xoki at the heart of the defence.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehleni Makhaula
His experience and ability to offer solid cover for the back four make the 35-year-old midfielder an undroppable player.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Simphiwe Selepe
He replaced Thalente Mbatha late in the second half and should start against Arrows.
Before the Chiefs game, Mbatha was one yellow card away from suspension, but he was cautioned in the 50th minute, meaning he is not available and there is a possible chance for Selepe.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Kabelo Dlamini
The former Bloemfontein Cektic star is likely to be handed starting berth with Relebohile Mofokeng one yellow card away from suspension.
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RIGHT FORWARD: Mohau Nkota
Nkota is expected to maintain his position in the starting XI, having grabbed an assist against Chiefs.
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LEFT FORWARD: Deon Hotto
The availability of Mako gives Riveiro the luxury to deploy the Namibian in an advanced position.
When attacking, Hotto is always a threat and is always quick to track back and add numbers when the Sea Robbers are under siege.
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CENTRE-FORWARD: Evidence Makgopa
Judging by recent tendencies, Makgopa is expected to lead the goal-hunting mission ahead of his club rival, Tshegofatso Mabasa.