GOAL takes a look at how the Buccaneers could start as they look to return to winning ways
The 2014 Chan Bafana Bafana squad member saw his four-match run without conceding come to an end when Bucs drew 1-1 with AmaZulu FC on Wednesday.
Mpontshane will be hoping to keep a clean sheet against a Galaxy side that has scored in each of their last six league games.
The versatile player started in this position against AmaZulu and he produced a solid performance at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium.
Mabaso, who has also operated as a central midfielder this season, could keep his place in the team as a right-back.
The man nicknamed Computer was at fault when Bucs conceded in midweek after being caught out of position.
However, Pirates co-interim coaches Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids are most likely to keep their faith in Mako, who has established himself as the club's first-choice left-back.
The 23-year-old player is slowly proving to be a reliable centre-back for the Soweto giants.
Ndah might be assigned to man-mark the in-form Wayde Lekay, who has scored for Galaxy in each of his last two matches.
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The tough-tackling defender has impressed with his ability to marshall the Pirates defence in the absence of Happy Jele and Thulani Hlatshwayo.
Nyauza, who has been on the books of Pirates since 2014, will be keen to lead his troops to a win against the Rockets.
The hard-working midfielder is one of the reasons why Pirates are undefeated in their last five matches across all competitions.
Motshwari's display in the middle of the park could be key to a victory over the Mpumalanga side, who are coming off a 3-1 win over Chippa United in midweek.
The Swallows FC academy product has blown hot and cold this season as struggles to produce consistent performances.
However, Makaringe is likely to keep his place in the team with Goodman Mosele out injured, while Thabang Monare has fallen out of favour.
The absence of the injured Vincent Pule has seen the emergence of Makgaka in the last few weeks as he looks to cement his place in the Bucs starting line-up.
Makgaka grabbed his second assist of the season in Pirates' midweek draw against Usuthu and he will be looking to impress with his creativity this weekend.
The accomplished attacker looked sharp after coming on as a substitute against AmaZulu in what was his first competitive appearance of the season.
However, Lorch was wasteful in front of goal as he missed two clear cut chances and he will be determined to make amends by inspiring Bucs to a win over the Rockets.
The former Lamontville Golden Arrows winger scored his fourth league goal of the season against Usuthu.
Hotto, who is Pirates' top scorer in the league this term, will be confident of scoring again when he faces a Galaxy side that has kept just one clean sheet in their last 13 games.
The former Faisal Kings star has failed to score in his first nine appearances for the Buccaneers.
However, Ncikazi has backed Peprah to start scoring goals for the team with the Ghanaian frontman preferred ahead of Tshegofatso Mabasa.
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