Revealed: Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Orlando Pirates - Nascimento returns

The Sundowns captain has kept the most clean sheets (nine) in the PSL this season and he will be hoping to add to his tally against Pirates.

The tough-tackling defender looks set to start as a right wing-back in a 3-4-3 formation.

The Cape Town-born full-back, who scored with a wonderful free-kick against Pirates last season, will pose a threat to the Buccaneers from set-pieces.

The Brazilian defender makes his first start of the season after recovering from a long-term injury.

The 25-year-old defender keeps his place in the team despite having struggled against Baroka FC's Richard Mbulu on Tuesday and he will be keen to produce an improved performance.

The Ajax Cape Town academy product will operate in his natural position as a central defender.

The 25-year-old retains his place in the starting line-up and he will be keen to impress in order to cement his place in the team.

The experienced player will go head to head with Pirates youngster Goodman Mosele in an interesting midfield battle between two hard-tackling midfielders.

The former South Africa under-23 international scored the winning goal against Baroka and he will be eager to play a key role in helping Masandawana secure another win.

The versatile player looks set to start as a right forward and his speed could create problems for the Bucs defence.

The in-form striker has shrugged off the injury which he picked up against Baroka FC and he will lead the attack.