Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face off in a top-of-the-table clash in the Betway Premiership when they meet at the FNB Stadium on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates

The Buccaneers will come into this fixture looking to bounce back after playing out to a goalless draw against Stellenbosch FC last week Tuesday.

Jose Riveiro’s side currently sit in second place in the league standings with 40 points, having won 13 games, drawn one and suffered four defeats from 18 matches.

“Defender Olisa Ndah and midfielder Miguel Timm are two players that could find themselves back on the pitch in the coming weeks.”

“Yanga Madiba and Azola Tshobeni have meanwhile rejoined the squad after travelling to Egypt as part of South Africa’s squad participating in African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.”

Mamelodi Sudnowns

The Brazilians will be high in confidence after completing the double over AmaZulu after they secured a 2-0 victory courtesy of goals from Peter Shalulile and Arthur Sales at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria.

Miguel Cardoso’s men occupy top spot in the league standings with 58 points after claiming 19 wins, one draw and conceding two defeats in 22 matches.

“Neo Maema and Terrence Mashego are also back in the Sundowns camp after their involvement in the same qualifiers.”

“Meanwhile, new signing Lebo Mothiba will be eyeing a debut in the near future having recently made the move to the Brazilians as a free agent.”

Match Facts

Pirates and Sundowns are scheduled to kick off at 15:30 pm, with the match being played at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon.