Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Cape Town City

With Richard Ofori still out injured, the veteran shot-stopper will be looking to keep his fourth clean sheet across all competition this season.

The Pirates academy product remains the team's first-choice right-back having dethroned Bandile Shandu who featured as a substitute against Downs.

The former Lamontville Golden Arrows star will be up against City captain Thamsanqa Mkhize, who is an attack-minded right-back.

The Pirates captain will be determined to lead his charges to a victory and also avoid their third successive defeat in the league.

The man nicknamed Bhodlela will be hoping to produce an improved performance against City having been tormented by Downs' Cassius Mailula. 

The Cape Town-born defender, who was one of Pirates' better players against Sundowns, will be eager to impress in his hometown. 

The new Bafana Bafana international remains coach Jose Riveiro's first choice midfielder and he will be eager to stamp his authority in the middle of the park.

The experienced midfielder, who caught the eye with his passing and aggressiveness after coming on as a substitute against Masandawana, could be handed a starting berth.

The 24-year-old is still Pirates' top scorer in the league with two goals and he has the ability to inspire the Soweto giants to a win over the Citizens. 

Having provided an assist the last time Pirates played City in Cape Town, the mercurial attacker has the dribbling skills and pace to unlock the hosts' defence.

The former Cape Town City striker will be looking to haunt the Citizens by scoring against coach Eric Tinkler's side.